This is the obvious offwidth crack on the far right-hand side of the formation which starts in a left-trending undercling/crack until you reach the wider crack that heads straight up. When the crack ends step right to easy friction that will get you to the top. Easy downclimb to the climber's right.
Protection
This climb accepts a full range of gear, it starts thin about red alien/.5 camalot and widens up top to a #4 camalot.; large cams will suffice for anchors
This wretched route is painful, and I'd rate it eight not seven
By 5.10b4me From: Alhambra, California Nov 2, 2003
Led this route back in '97. I don't like traverses, but this is a short one. I disagree about the route being an eight. It is definitely a seven.
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca May 3, 2006 rating: 5.7
Decent enough route. The lower traverse is all buckets with the top being the crux, with a just slightly bigger than fists crack. Two #2 camalots for anchoring the top, just back from the edge. Employ a couple of long runners to make it comfortable.
Left Hand of Darkness - E. Face
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