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Duchess 

5.6

   

FA: Chris Gonzalez & Rob Stahl, 2/74
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.6 [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 40 feet
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Submitted By: Brian Reynolds on Jan 1, 2002


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Duchess overview (c) Scott Nomi


Description 

Fun short climb next -- some juggy face climbing, some hand and finger sized cracks. Good TR for beginners, worth a quick lead for moderates. Located in the small alcove directly in front of the picnic table.


Protection 

Standard rack (medium sized cams and nuts), plus one bolt. Long slings helpful for anchor. Well-placed anchor will allow you to TR this climb, Duchess Left (5.4), and Duchess Right (5.7 OW)



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Making my way up the Duchess.

Making my way up the Duchess.

Duchess area.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

BETA PHOTO: Duchess area.
Photo by Blitzo.

Duchess 1.

Duchess 1.


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By Kelly
May 7, 2003

A nice climb for the grade, a little of everything.

By Jeffrey Davis
Jul 18, 2004
rating: 5.6

I thought this was a fun climb. Kinda short but worth the time IMO. I agree that the route had a good variety.

By Mike Morley
Administrator
From: Oakland, CA
Jul 19, 2004

Jeffrey, what in God's name are you doing climbing at the Feudal Wall in the middle of summer!!?? ;-)

By Jeffrey Davis
Jul 19, 2004
rating: 5.6

It's not to bad once 6:00pm rolls around. Just gotta drink alot of water 8). Can't let the heat keep me down!!

By Mike Morley
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From: Oakland, CA
Jul 19, 2004

You're a braver man than me!

By Drederek
Dec 18, 2005
rating: 5.6

Pretty decent Josh 5.6 up to the big ledges. In Randy's guide it is shown continuing thru the large flaring pod above and to the top. IMHO escaping that pod is a bit harder than 5.6, maybe even 5.9 for a couple moves.