Maria Direct 

FA:  John Turner, 1958 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.9 [details] Length:  1 pitch, 60 feet Views: 470 page views Submitted By: Mike fenice on May 31, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Tim Schafstall on the start of Maria Direct

Description 

This is a variation to Maria's first pitch that offers great 5.9 face climbing.

Start well right of Maria just below a short right-facing flake and corner. Make bouldery moves past a pin into a very small right-facing corner. A few more hard moves will bring you on a welcome stance with good gear. Finish by heading into the Maria corner - there is usually a fixed-sling anchor there.

Protection 

Small gear with a high fixed pin off the ground. A standard rack as for Maria.