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The first pitch of Root of All Evil. The hardest move is at the steep thin crack halfway up. The roof, protected by a bolt, has good edges for both hands.<br> <br> From the top of the first pitch, Root of All Evil continues straight up a thin crack and Sibling Rivalry angles left up the slab.<br> <br> Also shown is the rappel tree atop Sweet Sabrina, which can be used as a descent from the top of Sibling Rivalry.
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Laurie Lambe turning the roof near the end of the first pitch.
Starting the crux roof.
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Ron Olsen
Jul 14, 2005
“The first pitch of Root of All Evil. The hardest move is at the steep thin crack halfway up. The roof, protected by a bolt, has good edges for both hands.

From the top of the first pitch, Root of All Evil continues straight up a thin crack and Sibling Rivalry angles left up the slab.

Also shown is the rappel tree atop Sweet Sabrina, which can be used as a descent from the top of Sibling Rivalry.”  

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Laurie Lambe turning the roof near the end of the first pitch.
The first pitch of Root of All Evil. The hardest move is at the steep thin crack halfway up. The roof, protected by a bolt, has good edges for both hands.<br> <br> From the top of the first pitch, Root of All Evil continues straight up a thin crack and Sibling Rivalry angles left up the slab.<br> <br> Also shown is the rappel tree atop Sweet Sabrina, which can be used as a descent from the top of Sibling Rivalry.
Starting the crux roof.
Climbing the 5.8 "crack". Hint - don't climb the crack like Chuck is trying to do here.