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Crack of Dust 

5.8

   

FA: Eric Beck, 1964
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.8 [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 30 feet
Season: any
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Submitted By: mschlocker on Apr 2, 2006


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Leading up Crack of Dust, Mission Gorge.


Description 

Thin flaring crack to the right of Mariah / Suzie's Wild Ride. Crux is pulling over the top with dirt for handholds. Feet can come out of the crack toward the top to smear. Bolt anchor at the top, but far back so extend it with your climbing rope. More climbs start from the top-out ledge.


Location 

To the right of Mariah / Suzie's Wild Ride by about 50 feet.


Protection 

Med-large nuts, #2 & .75 camalot is what I use. Save a .75 camalot w/ extension runner for the top.



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By david baker
From: jamul, ca
Apr 5, 2006

When you get to the base of the main wall go left for 150 feet. You will see the obvious crack to the left of the Owl. The finish on this climb is slick as only Mission Gorge can be. Place an red alien near top of crack for finish. Climb is short and very protectable however, there is a ledge about a third of the way up that you could easily hit if you fall.

By Bill Olszewski
From: San Diego, CA
Jan 27, 2008

Real sweet climb. One o' these days I'll have to lead the durn thing.