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The Prawn
5.10c,
Sport, 30 ft (9 m),
Avg: 1.5 from 19
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FA: Ward Smith 11/95
New Hampshire
> Rumney
> Darth Vader
Description
Off the beaten path but an interesting climb with cool moves. I wouldn't go out of my way for it but if you are in the area and looking for a mid grade 5.10 take a spin on it.
Stick clip the first bolt and step across the gap to get established on the climb. Make very awkward progress up the steep ramp heading up and right. The climbing involves balance and utilizing slopers and awkward holds to the second bolt. It gets a little easier from here. Continue up the ramp to good holds and clip the chains on the left.
Location
This climb is not attached to Lower Vader but that's the closest cliff so it gets lumped in with it.
Hiking up from Darth Vader look off the trail to the left for a large boulder. Follow the rough trail and look for the obvious line.
Protection
[Hide Photo] Mike figuring out The Prawn... i like this climb with the right beta
[Hide Photo] anabel and torie in the coldddd…. this is fun this is fun this is fun... keep saying it ;)
[Hide Photo] torie finishing it up
[Hide Photo] One more picture showing the entire route. This flic shows a decent perspective on the angle of the ramp that you follow up to the vertical section.
[Hide Photo] me on the prawn... funky little climb, but fun
[Hide Photo] Jakob cillin out after climbing the prawn... short sleeves, no shoes, March 16th!
[Hide Photo] Climbing the Prawn on a perfect day in mid march!
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That being said, I think this discussion is the most action The Prawn has seen in quite some time haha.
Ps. I enjoy the climb. "But that's me, I'm a sick puppy"-Will Ferrell. Oct 3, 2018