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The Pretzel 

5.6

   
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Type: Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 50 feet
Consensus: 5.6 [details]
FA: Unkown
Submitted By: Jan Brown on Apr 26, 2003

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Description 

Start in the challenging steep (almost overhanging) start of this dihedral. Once above bulge the angle lessens and the climb becomes easier. You'll find lots of little wedged chockstones right where you need them to get you up this climb.


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Looking down on the mid portion of The Pretzel.

Looking down on the mid portion of The Pretzel.

Starting into the crux of the Pretzel.

Starting into the crux of the Pretzel.


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By Kevin Fons
From: Windsor, WI
Dec 21, 2003

This route is a great little lead. Fun Climbing, Great gear, good stances, all around good time.

By Trad Nanny
Oct 21, 2010
rating: 5.6

Good route to teach leading on, lots of pro placements.

By Andy Hansen
From: Longmont, Colorado
Jun 29, 2011
rating: 5.6

Some interesting climbing involved on this route! Quintessential DL high feet!