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Classic Splitter

5.11 V2, Trad, Boulder, 13 ft (4 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 14 votes
FA: Several in the last decade
Wyoming > Laramie Area > Vedauwoo > Old Easy
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Description

Find Desiderata and walk Southbound along the base of the Old Easy formation for less than 100 yards. You will encounter a large pine tree next to a prominent alcove. This southeast facing crack overhangs about thirty degrees, and can be done from a stand using perfect hands, or done for full value by sit starting on fingers/tight hands.

Protection

A pad or two, along with a spotter is nice. The landing is flat, but hard.

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I think "The Whisper Seep" is a better name for this very classic boulder. I know Bob Scarpelli did not name it, because he did not do the low start, and 'Classic Splitter' was just a placekeeper as far as I am aware.
[Hide Photo] I think "The Whisper Seep" is a better name for this very classic boulder. I know Bob Scarpelli did not name it, because he did not do the low start, and 'Classic Splitter' was just a placekeeper a…
My brother nearing the top.
[Hide Photo] My brother nearing the top.
Climbing some classic splitter in the college days.<br> <br> Photo by Rob Joyce.
[Hide Photo] Climbing some classic splitter in the college days. Photo by Rob Joyce.
Starts fingers, to tight hands, perfect hands, finishes on easy big hands.
[Hide Photo] Starts fingers, to tight hands, perfect hands, finishes on easy big hands.

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JNE
  5.11 V2
[Hide Comment] Scarpelli was the first one to find and do this one, probably more than a decade ago. This is a very pretty and worthwhile line. Jun 4, 2007
molony
  5.11 V2
[Hide Comment] Remarkable, a little sharp, but that's Vedauwoo. I have to say that if you have larger hands the stand start is really tight hands, and down low sitting is more like flared, off-fingers. From the stand or the sit, this is a fun crack. Not the absolute best, but close. Aug 4, 2009
JNE
  5.11 V2
[Hide Comment] Here is a beta video: youtube.com/watch?v=Gokl2g8…. Jul 1, 2020