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Cracker Jack 

5.9

   

FA: Alan Nelson, 1998.
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.9- [details]
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Submitted By: Michael Komarnitsky on Jan 1, 2001


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BETA PHOTO: Climber pulling over the crux


Description 

Starts up a steep finger and hand crack. After you move over the bulge, it gets considerably easier.


Protection 

8 bolts to a 2 bolt anchor.



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BETA PHOTO
Steve Marr above the 3d bolt on Cracker Jack.

Steve Marr above the 3d bolt on Cracker Jack.

Clipping the bolt right under the roof.  There is another clip you can get just above the roof before pulling it.

Clipping the bolt right under the roof. There is ...

Half worn through cold shuts replaced with hangers and chains on 11-10-03.

Half worn through cold shuts replaced with hangers...


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By Hill
Mar 28, 2002

A one move wonder with easy climbing above the bulge. Not too shabby though!

By Wendie
Jun 25, 2002

Fun climb!! Look for the secret hold in the crack to get you over the bulge!

By Tim Stich
From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nov 10, 2003

The lone cold shuts at the anchor of this climb were replaced with stainless steel Metolius hangers, quick links, and chains on 11/10/2003. Photos of the old shuts are below in the action photos.

By Anonymous Coward
Nov 10, 2003

Like a fine wine, those shuts were just getting good!... at least it is good to know that some of those don't just break after years of abuse. Thanks for the upgrade.

By flynn
May 28, 2004

This may be the only line on High Wire where you can commit the Ultimate Crime at a sport area: jamming! Just kidding...it really is the easiest way to get past the bulge, IMHO. But I'm one of those sickos who thinks crack climbing is fun, anyway. :)

By Nate Oakes
May 15, 2006

A decent, looooong route... it really seems more like a 5.6 or 5.7 after the bulge. That "secret" hold in the crack is a beaut.

By Scott Edlin
From: boulder, co
Jun 27, 2006
rating: 5.9

Well bolted crux crack.

By Matt whiteman
From: Denver, CO
Oct 13, 2006

This route goes well on gear, save a #4 (#3 kinda works) for the crack next to the second bolt.

By climber73
From: Fort Collins, CO
8 hours ago

Anyone know why this beautiful crack is bolted? There must be a good reason.