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Warming Wall Crack

5.8, Trad, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 43 votes
FA: unknown
California > Sierra Eastside > Mammoth Lakes Area > Warming Wall

Description

Climb the wide crack in the middle of the wall. The crux is passing the small overhang close to the top.

Location

Obvious crack in the middle of the wall

Protection

gear to 5", triple bolt anchors.

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looking up at 'warming wall crack'
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'Warming Wall Crack' follows the obvious crack in this photo
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[Hide Comment] There's only 1 crux, near the top, and this route is definately different than other climbs on the wall. Nov 10, 2007
rex parker
las vegas n.v
 
[Hide Comment] due to the rough,nature of the crack it almost seems as if a set of big hexes with runners attached would work better that cams i used two big old cow bells and it seemed more solid than my camolots for this one. the crux aint no thing holds all over the place outside of the crack . Jul 7, 2010
Sean Sullivan
Fresno, CA
 
[Hide Comment] 1st lead on gear. Mostly used borrowed hexes. didnt have anything close to 5"! Memorable Apr 17, 2019
Michael Decker
Mammoth Lakes, CA
[Hide Comment] Not sure where you would put a 5" piece, #1-3 is plenty, possibly doubled depending on taste. Jun 15, 2019
Andrew Upchurch
Yosemite, CA
 
[Hide Comment] In response to Michael's comment, I placed a #5 camalot in the slot up high when I did it. It was a bomber placement. I also spotted other places where a BD #5 could be placed if chosen. Oct 29, 2019