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The Trap

Name: The Trap
Rating: 2.0

5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British

Routes in Upper Buttress

	Hogg's Hindquarters T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Left Hand Crack T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Left Hand Edge T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Mottled Rib T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Nedo V5 6C
	Right Hand Crack T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Trap, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 30 ft (9 m)
GPS:	56.5697, -3.6123
FA:	N MacNiven, 1961
Page Views:	530 total · 2/month
Shared By:	Euan Cameron on Sep 8, 2007
Admins:	Chris Owen, Euan Cameron, Jack Copland Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

A classic problem. Climb directly up the awkward crack system until steep crimpy moves give way to good finishing holds.

Moving left to the large ledge at mid height may seem easier, but the step right off the ledge can be tricky.