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M & Ms Plain 

5.9

   

FA: Chick Holtkamp and John Lakey, 2/78
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.9- [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 35 feet
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Submitted By: Graham Roff on Feb 27, 2005


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Getting ready for the climb.


Description 

A short and awkward climb up the most obvious of the two cracks on this face. The crux comes about ten feet off the ground and involves an balancy move from the flaring crack onto the face.Difficult to protect and not recommended.


Protection 

Protects with small cams and nuts. Bolted anchor.



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Sooze on the monster.... where is the belayer??

Sooze on the monster.... where is the belayer??

Stephanie sending the crux.

Stephanie sending the crux.


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By Mike Hack
Mar 1, 2005

I didn't enjoy this climb. The crack is flared and gear doesn't seem all that nice. I guess the crux came low, but there were all these buckets just right . . . should I feel guilty for using them? Short climb . . . how did it get two stars in Randy's guide?

By Ryan Avery
Mar 9, 2005

I can't figure out this one either. It was ok, but it crack is flared and I wouldn't lead it. I TR'ed it after leading Little Rock Candy Crack just to the right. Easier than it looks, but wouldn't gear up all that good. I would recommend a TR up if you are in the area.

By 5.10b4me
From: Alhambra, California
Apr 25, 2005

I disagree. this crack eats small pro.very fun climb.

By Brandt Allen
From: Joshua Tree, Cal
May 6, 2005
rating: 5.9

A great climb requiring somewhat technical tips jamming and thoughtful gear placements.

By Adam Stackhouse
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From: Escondido, Ca
Feb 21, 2006
rating: 5.9

As someone who seconded this route, I can't testify for the mental security that the pro may or may not have provided but I do remember it came out ok, and my leader didn't whine about it. As for the climb itself, its an ok crack if one is kickin around in the area.

By EricT
From: Santa Barbara, CA
Dec 11, 2006

Agreed, it protects well with small gear. It's a cute little route.

By susan peplow
From: Phx J-Tree
Feb 23, 2007

Fun route, unfortunate is so short. Eats up pro and positive the whole way. Nice

By Bill Olszewski
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Apr 30, 2007

Fun climb! Painful toe jams but nice mental workout through the crux and great jugs reward thereafter.

By JoshuaTreeRunner
From: Los Angeles
Jun 5, 2009

Good pro. Short.