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Ivy Crack

5.6, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: P Brian, 1958
International > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Highland Outcrops > Craig-a-Barns > Polney Crag > Ivy Buttress

Description

Climb the awkward steep corner crack, until is eases. Follow the easier crack until possible to traverse left onto the left rib using a good flake. Follow the rip to a tree belay.

A direct finish is possible (a grade harder), if you continue up the corner crack.

Location

The left corner right of Hot Tips

Protection

Trad Gear

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Ivy Crack and Poison Arete Topo
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Over the difficulties on Ivy Crack.
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Euan Cameron
Mammoth Lakes, CA
  5.6
[Hide Comment] A polished classic. Sep 8, 2007