North Slab Crack  5.5 R

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Type:  Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 40 feet Consensus:  5.5 [details] FA:  Alan Watts, JoAnn Miller-Watts 1991 Submitted By:  Ebb on Jun 3, 2010 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (4) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

Originally rated 5.3X in the first edition of Watts' book, the second edition now rates this at 5.5R. While not difficult, the lower moves are awkward enough that a rating above 5.3 seems warranted. Poorly protected for trad climbing, but a good beginner route once a TR is established. For the very small or very timid, one can "cheat" a bit by starting up and left of the crack, although this would likely downgrade the route back to the 5.3 range.

Location 

Furthest left route on the North (left) side of the block (left of "How Low Can You Go"). Start in the flaring crack and work your way up.

Protection 

No bolts. Poor/limited placement for trad gear. Does have anchors at the top.