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Set The Controls for the Heart of the Sun 

5.11 R

   

FA: Paul Craford an Karl Mc Conachie, 1972.
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.11c [details]
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Submitted By: Blitzo on Dec 16, 2006


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This climbs the smooth slab, a ways left of "Gemini Cracks", for three pitches. Start left of a black streak near the center of the slab, from a group of trees. Climb a 5.11 pitch past bolts to a 2-bolt anchor. A 5.10b pitch leads to a 2-bolt anchor. The last pitch is 5.8. Rappel the route.


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A live version of the song was done on "Ummagumma", Pink Floyd's third album, released 10-25-69.<br />Syd Barrett had lost his mind and had to leave the band.<br />He was replaced by David Gilmore, who first appeared on this album.

A live version of the song was done on "Ummagumma"...