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Tree Climb 

5.10c

   

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Type: Trad, TR
Consensus: 5.10c [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 70 feet
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Submitted By: George Perkins on Jan 25, 2008


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Description 

Stem across or chimney between 2 columns to begin this climb- this is a little to the left of straight below the dead tree (a 5.10+ seam start begins just right of this chimney). Angle up and right for a ways following strenuous cracks that are shared with Mr. Foster's Lead. Near the top, bust out left on pockets through slightly overhanging ground (crux) to the tree. This finish is somewhat contrived but fun, and on lead it is more logical to stay in the crack directly above and finish as for Mr. Fosters Lead.

Note that if you follow strictly the line shown in "Jemez Rock", you'll wind up on 5.12 terrain.


Location 

Identify the dead/dying tree on the ledge in the center of the Playground. Tree Climb follows the easiest route up to this.


Protection 

1 set nuts, 1 set cams.. up to #4 camalot. Tricams might be useful.
Do not use the dead tree as an anchor- build your own.