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The Cracks Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Cracks

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	Green with Envy T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Happy Cracks T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Heroes and Handlebars T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Raven T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Skinners Route T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Unhappy Cracks T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Access Issue: Private property, so keep a low profile. Details

This area is owned by the resort, so definitely keep a low profile, minimize impact, and clean up after yourself. Occasionally the Beginner Slab will be occupied by a guide from Wintergreen, show some respect and stay out of their way.

Description

There are a handful of routes and projects here, along with two of the most classic crack climbs at Wintergreen. Directly around the corner from the Beginner Slab.

Getting There

Hike ~10 minutes down the Blackrock Trail (yellow blaze,) from the parking lot until it intersects with the Brimstone Trail (red blaze.) Turn right at the junction, hiking downhill, and in a few minutes you will see the Beginner Slab off to your right. Make your way to the large shelf below and to the left of the Beginner Slab. The Cracks are on the south facing wall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Cracks

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 41 ● Happy Cracks Trad, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 18 ● Unhappy Cracks Trad, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 16 ● Green with Envy Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 13 ● Heroes and Handlebars Trad, TR