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The Thumb 

5.9-

   

FA: Paul Ross, Marea Ross, 29th August 2006
New Route: Yes
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.9- [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 90 feet
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Submitted By: Paul Ross on Sep 1, 2006


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BETA PHOTO: Mitten Area view from road. A)Routes :- Reef Knot...


Description 

Climbs the pinnacle at the right side of The Mitten formation. An unusual pitch for the frontal slabs. Start at the top of the wave as for The Mitten and Middle Finger routes , Scramble the forth class slab way to the right and link onto the low angled slab below the Thumb. Up this to the foot of the Thumb and the crack on its left that forms the climb. P1)Awkward starting moves to enter the main crack then offwidth and chimney climbing to a thin crack on the right which leads to the top. 90'5.9-. Descent :- Rap from slings around the summit block.


Location 

Located on The Mitten Formation which is a 20 min walk north from the Univa canyon trail head .,or directly towards the formation from the main dirt road.


Protection 

A few cams from #1 Friend to #3



Photos of The Thumb Slideshow Add Photo
Exiting the chimney moves near top

Exiting the chimney moves near top

On the summit of The Thumb showing ascent crack on the left

On the summit of The Thumb showing ascent crack on...