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Thor's Hammer - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.86/5 Average Rating : 4.86 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (9)
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Next time I'd carry, 2 - 3.5's and a #4 (Camalots).
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.17/5
  Rock Quality 4.50/5
  Scenery 4.83/5
  Fun Factor 4.83/5

Description:

Classic route but a bit stiff for 5.9. Welcome to New England.

Submitted by: gobotrocker on 2008-04-23
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Route ID: 19174

9 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: lapua on 1999-05-01 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite CT climb

Good lead but bring some big cams; a few 4's and 5s. Has a nice stair-step dihedral with 2 roofs.

Added: 2010-02-17

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: solmok on 2009-11-16 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Thor's Hammer

Rad.

Added: 2009-11-17

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: jackkelly00 on 2009-05-03 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars great route

awesome exposure and good gear. Easily the best 5.9 I have done in ct.

Added: 2009-05-03

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: Mellow on 2008-09-22 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Finally got back to lead this one

I love this route

Added: 2008-09-22

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: Mellow on 2008-06-05 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars great route, great view

felt like a climb out west with the view. The entire crack was literally dripping wet though - we'll be back

Added: 2008-06-10

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