Hardgumbi's Lament  5.10-

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Type:  Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet Consensus:  5.10- [details] FA:  VFA: Mike Colacino, Bill Duncan New Route:  Yes Submitted By:  Bill Duncan on Jun 11, 2009 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: Climbs on the Garrison.
1) Hardgumbi's Lament
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Description 

This is crack #1 in the photo, with a tree growing out of it halfway up. Scramble up the gully a short ways and climb the first crack on your left. The rock is high quality, but since the Castle doesn't get too much traffic, there may be some gardening in the crack. Fingers and thin hands, with abundant face holds.

Perhaps this crack and others on the Garrison were climbed decades ago, but I thought I'd put it on the map as a VFA (virtual FA). Climbed in the late 80's/early 90's. If anyone has conflicting information, please let me know.

Location 

Quite a few folks I think were referring to this formation on the lower right side of the Castle as the Garrison, so I'll continue to use that designation.
Descent to the south down the mountaineer's gully.

Protection 

Platte rack. It gets wider at the top.