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Right Deception Crack

5.7+, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 77 votes
FA: Flagstaff Old School
Arizona > Northern Arizona > Flagstaff Area > Mt Elden Crags > W Elden > Uptown

Description

The Right Deception Crack is possibly the most climbed route at West Elden. This route lies in a left facing corner to the left of Five Easy Pieces and Megadeath. Climb an easy slab to access the corner. Liebacks and jams lead to the clifftop.

Descent - Rappel from a two bolt anchor.

Protection

1-3" cams
Medium to Large Stoppers
Slings and draws

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Jake mock-leading Right Deception.
[Hide Photo] Jake mock-leading Right Deception.
Right Deception Crack follows the rope up through the left facing corner.
[Hide Photo] Right Deception Crack follows the rope up through the left facing corner.

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Derek Field
Nevada
  5.7
[Hide Comment] Good for a beginner lead, with lots of rests between sections of steep crack climbing. Jamming is generally much easier than laybacking this route. Oct 19, 2016