Type: Trad, 100 ft (30 m)
FA: Scott Baxter, Ross Hardwick 1971
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Shared By: JJ Schlick on Sep 22, 2010
Admins: Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen

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Description Suggest change

Canary Crack is a little known, old school classic in the Flagstaff area, named for the bright yellow lichen which covers the pillars. Start by rapping down 100' to a ledge, and build a belay.

Enjoy crisp jams in the ever widening crack. Hands to off width. A #4 is useful at the top. Enjoy the show!

My first time on this thing, a long time ago, I didn't have anything bigger than a #3 Camalot. Pumped and tired I opted for the flake on the left hand side at the top of the clean section. I found great climbing, good small/medium gear, and excellent exposure. A worthy variation if you don't fancy the wide stuff.

Location Suggest change

Find a very open, and prominent point on the South Rim. You will know it when you find it. Set up a rap and have a look over the ledge. You are looking for the longest, cleanest line on the prow which is covered in bright yellow lichen.

Protection Suggest change

Triples on the hands, single set of smaller cams, #3.5, and several #4.

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