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Classic hand cracks at devil's tower?

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AndrewinLyons · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 45

Hey folks. I'm heading out to the tower for the first time this weekend. I would really love to find some hand cracks to play on (I know they are there!). 5.8-5.10b. Thanks.

Drew Whitley · · Dolores, CO · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 95

gonna be hot at the tower this time of year. look into the voluntary climbing closure at the tower. assymbline, walt bailey, durrance, mccarthey west face free variation, soler. these should keep you busy for a few days

Dusty · · Fort Collins · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 210

The voluntary closure is for the month of June, so it came to an end a few days ago.

Braxton Norwood · · Billings Montana · Joined Mar 2003 · Points: 1,370

It's not exactly a splitter handcrack, but it's über good: Walt Bailey Memorial.

Doug Hemken · · Delta, CO · Joined Oct 2004 · Points: 13,703

Soler & Assemblyline: wait until mid-morning for the shade to come around.

Any crack in the hand sizes is going to be classic: before there was Indian Creek, there was Devils Tower.

John Bradford · · Yellowstone National Park · Joined Jun 2004 · Points: 1,605

Soler.
along with el crack diablo; a nice half day outing

John Gunnels · · Gillette, WY · Joined Aug 2004 · Points: 1,185

I'll second Belle Fourche. Spectacular setting... use the "WAVE" for a hands down rest just before the big finger crux. TRICKY!

Jeff G · · Colorado · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,123

Burning Daylight is a nice variety from thin hands,to hands, to big hands.

Second pitch of One Way Sunset is the best 5.9 handcrack on the Tower. The first pitch is awesome 5.10 fingers for a great combination.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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