Horsethief Shorty
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Deep water approach
Description Rim or river run access to undeveloped crack climbing just below "Horsethief Shorty" rapid in the Rio Grande Middle Box Section. Approach bottom of crag from sandy beach take outs below rapids or Rap from Chain Anchor on rim and climb out. Mixed quality basalt. Wild. Wear a helmet.
Getting There River or rim. Search Horse Thief Shorty Rapid in Google"A Gorgeous Day" the movie
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Ground up view first pitch.
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Jay leading FA
Jay finishing Pitch 1 FA
Joel leading pitch 2
Joel in upper dihedral
Glyphs at San Christobal Creek
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Joel finishing upper pitch (2nd Ascent)
Upper horsethief shorty wall from river left. See...
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By Jason Halladay From: Los Alamos, NM Nov 20, 2008 Great stuff guys! You all have had a busy season it appears. Thanks for the info and photos.
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