Balrog 5.10b
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| Type: | Trad, 1 pitch, 750 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.10b [details] |
| FA: | Jim McCarthy, Rich Goldstone |
| Submitted By: | Josh Janes on Feb 17, 2007 |
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Just after the crux.
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2013 Peregrine Closure: Bloody Bush (5.7) to Overhanging Layback (5.7). This includes Arch, Ribs, Strictly, Shockley's and the Mac Wall. Best wishes to the nestlings.
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Description Begin just down and left of the pillar/ledge from which Alley Oop and Dry Heaves start. Climb up cracks aiming for the huge, hanging, right-facing corner. Pull up into this corner (crux), and continue to an anchor.
Protection Standard rack.
Mark Mooradian on the approach.
| Jeff Arliss contemplating the crux.
| Almost there.
| Tricia at the Balrog crux.
| BETA PHOTO: Balrog
| moving into the crux
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By gblauer From: Wayne, PA Jun 21, 2010
| Finally, a gunks climb that works better for shorties. One move wonder. |
By BrianRH Aug 15, 2011
| Williams' description is about right: if you get the sequence wrong, you can easily make this 5.10 crux into a 5.11. Take your time and figure it out. |
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