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Footloose and Finger Free

5.9 PG13, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 40 votes
FA: unknown
Ohio > Northeast Ohio > Logtown > Big Cliffs > 3. Right Main Wall

Description

Right most sport climb on Right Main Wall. Start on the face just to the right of the 1st drillmark, 10 ft left of the left facing inside corner where Dreaming starts.

Protection


4 bolts + anchors

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Me leading this route. The graffiti adds a nice touch.
[Hide Photo] Me leading this route. The graffiti adds a nice touch.
Four bolts to quickdraw anchors. Climb the slabby crimps to the right of the bolts, then with high feet, stretch to either the sloper to the left, or the tiny crimp high above to the right. Grab the large jug just above the 4th bolt to finish the route.
[Hide Photo] Four bolts to quickdraw anchors. Climb the slabby crimps to the right of the bolts, then with high feet, stretch to either the sloper to the left, or the tiny crimp high above to the right. Grab th…

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Boyce
Alliance, OH
  5.9
[Hide Comment] [Obviously] It ain't no grade V. It is a super fun route. And it can be lead with trad gear to the top of the cliff. Just watch out for the quality of the rock. Nov 14, 2007
smitty5225
East Liverpool, OH
[Hide Comment] there is also an alt route for footloose and finger free. just below the bottom drill mark, go to the left and continue up to and over the undercling. very challenging route, but very fun to try Mar 9, 2008
[Hide Comment] I believe the FA was done by Todd McCormick. Oct 21, 2014
[Hide Comment] Ed Budde-

If you mean to say Todd McCormick was the first to top rope (Aid - 0) this route years ago.. you may be correct. However since then a few holds broke off and the route was extended by digging out a massive pile of dirt and rocks and then bolted in the 90's. He did not establish this sport climb. He does not have the FFA - that was done by me in the late 90's.. For historical reasons and out of respect the route's name remain the same. Not that it is the same route anymore. If you have any doubt about these facts you can contact; Dean Morgan, Rich Rice, Dave Maley, Jon Mitchell, Charlie Miller , Sherry Novak, Bobby Simmions and so many more... or you could just ask Todd McCormick himself.. Plus you can always shoot me a PM if you feel the need to discuss anymore.

-Tom Thomas Oct 28, 2014
Joseph Bianco
Pittsburgh, PA
[Hide Comment] As someone who is 5'8" this felt super hard for just the one move... However, given time I could see it as a 5.9... It's just that one move. Jun 19, 2023