Number 6 a.k.a. The Bulge  5.10a

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Type:  Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 60 feet Consensus:  5.10a [details] FA:  George Bloom (Aid and Free) Submitted By:  Ian Harmon on May 24, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (56) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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In my humble opinion one of the best routes at Taylor's. The combination of vertical and horizontal cracks makes for both jams and face holds. This route protects very well throughout its course, taking stoppers especially well. Start in the middle of the rock and follow the line to the top. The moves switch from fingers to hands towards the top. Also a fun aid route if you can hit it on an off day.

Location 

This route lies at the furthest left end of the Minnesota strip. Continue past The Column and scramble up to a large ledge. The route climbs the middle of this face.

Protection 

Nuts, cams, hexes, nothing bigger than handsized. Emphasis on smaller stuff. Standard top rope setup.

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Another shot of Sue on #6	Up and over "the bulge"	Pete on sights Number 6
me at the start of the bulge Photo:Taylor Krosbakk...	Your humble correspondent in the late 1970's at th...	Late 1970's - Cosmic Curt Lee on Number 6 Direct
BETA PHOTO: Photo: Ben Phaneuf