BETA PHOTO: Climber on the right is on Adolescent Humanoid, on...
Description
Double Cracks (also known as Carol's Crack) is on the left side of the west face. It is in deep shade early morning. It is easy to identify by the closely spaced double cracks that start on top of the large leftward rising ramp. Scramble up the ramp any way you choose, then jam the fun crack for 50 feet or so until it lowers angle. No anchor at the top.
To rap, scramble to your right (when facing the cliff) to an anchor. A one rope rap with a 60m touches down near the ground, where a short scramble off is easy.
The climbing on this is really good, but the upper crack is so short that it is over too quickly!
Protection
This is a hand crack - mainly hand sized pieces, but bring a variety of pieces.
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BETA PHOTO: The yellow arrow indicates Carol's "double cracks"...
Dean Allison enjoying the climb and day
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This is commonly called carol's crack. Great route..eats up stoppers...Not to be confused with the Route "double Cracks 10a" on the backside of the king on his throne.
By Nathan Fisher Administrator Sep 11, 2006 rating: 5.8+
Great route, with some great exposure. Wider gear on the crack getting to the top of the pedestal. Whereas, the double "ski track" cracks, can be sewn up with whatever you bring. I used mainly smaller stuff, 2 inches or less. You will need to set up your own anchor, and their is a set of chains to rap off of to climbers right. You will need a 70 meter, and that barely reaches.
By Matt Richardson Administrator From: Fort Collins, CO Feb 7, 2007
All you should need is a 60m rope to rap off - the down climb is nothing intense.
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