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5.10 Crack aka "Thin Fingers" 
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5.9 Crack aka "Into the Void" 
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5.8 Crack 

5.8

   

FA: unknown
Type: Trad, TR
Consensus: 5.8 [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 50 feet
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Submitted By: Casey Bernal on Feb 13, 2002


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Kevin Currigan; August 31, 2001. Photo ...


Description 

This route is the obvious serrated crack on the right side of the face. Excellent jugs and jams lead to the steep crux (5.8). Short but fun climbing overall. - Casey Bernal


Protection 

Easy access to the cold shuts above the lip for a toprope. Also makes an excellent lead. Standard rack. ~45 feet



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The 5.8 crack (trad).

BETA PHOTO: The 5.8 crack (trad).

Kara Chrysler cruising to the crux August 31, 2001. Photo by Kevin Currigan

Kara Chrysler cruising to the crux August 31, 2001...

Andy Chrysler, August 31, 2001, Photo by his lovely wife, Kara.

Andy Chrysler, August 31, 2001, Photo by his lovel...

Photo by Ed Mullen. Mike at the start of the route.

Photo by Ed Mullen. Mike at the start of the rout...

Irina Overeem nearing the crux.

Irina Overeem nearing the crux.

Irina Overeem finishing the crux moves to the anchor.

Irina Overeem finishing the crux moves to the anch...

David K. above the crux on 5.8 crack Lookout Mountain Crag

David K. above the crux on 5.8 crack Lookout Mount...

Trevor Mohlenkamp on toprope, Age 8, Mother's Day 2006.

Trevor Mohlenkamp on toprope, Age 8, Mother's Day ...

Nick on his first 5.6 TR and he flashed it!

Nick on his first 5.6 TR and he flashed it!

L. Smith and Brewery

L. Smith and Brewery


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By Mike Mullen
From: Littleton
May 21, 2002

This is a great trad lead. Microcams work well to protect the crux move.

By Anonymous Coward
Aug 28, 2002

Great place to climb after work. We are just starting out, and the combination crack and face climbs from the toprope anchors are great. The whole slab is like a big playground...

By Ron Olsen
Administrator
From: Boulder, CO
Sep 7, 2003
rating: 5.8

An excellent pitch of 5.6-5.7 crack climbing with a brief 5.8 crux at the top.

A solid clean crack climb.

Mostly 5.6 to 5.7, with a brief 5.8 crux at the top.

By Justin Peacock
From: Golden, CO
May 1, 2005

My first-ever outside route many years ago... It's short and fun for a beginner. Pretty good first lead and aid practice, too.

By Lee Smith
Jul 9, 2006

It appears to me that this route is the same as the 5.6 C1 route described above. I would go with a 5.6 rating if you turn the roof on the left side. 2 stars only because it is so short. If it were longer it would be a very popular route.

By Mike Morley
Administrator
From: Oakland, CA
Sep 28, 2006

[Ed.- duplicate route was submitted as "5.6 Crack" by Steve Matthys on Sep 24, 2002 with the following description]:

This route is the first route you will pass if you take the walk down to the base of the cliff. It is an obvious hand/finger crack that you can top rope or lead on trad. Great trad lead for beginners.

Small to midsize cams & Stoppers. For TR, some webbing and locking biners.

By percious
From: Arvada, CO
Nov 1, 2007
rating: 5.7+

This climb could be climbed all passive.