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Cracked Face

V1, Boulder, 12 ft (4 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 32 votes
FA: unknown
Arizona > Southern Arizona > Tucson Area Bou… > Gate's Pass > Broken Rubber Boulder…

Description

Start matched in the hueco and climb the face using the intersecting "X" cracks, avoiding the boulder out right, and top out. Fun problem that's a little trickier than it looks.

Location

Approach the lower boulders and go around the left (east) side. Look for the boulder with the big "X"-forming cracks.

Protection

Pad, spotter.

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X-crack at Gate's Pass
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X Crack action
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All topped out
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