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Finger Crack

5.8, Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2.4 from 44 votes
FA: ??
N Carolina > 3. Piedmont Region > Crowders Mountain > Main Climbing A… > 10. The Fortress

Description

Starts on some juggy holds, leads to a right-veering crack which leads to some more big holds to the top. Fun route with some moves that require a bit of problem-solving.

Location

This route shares a start with Fortress Fingers, but uses the crack and larger holds rather than the face. Once past the crack at the bottom, it's pretty direct to the top.

Protection

Top-rope from anchors. Small and medium gear if leading. Bolts for anchors.

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fun at the top
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Good wall for those hot days
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The Fortress <br> <br> Finger Crack (5.8)trad <br> <br> Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina
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Phillip climbing finger crack.
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The Fortress <br> <br> Matthew Stephens(13) 'pinkpoints' <br> Finger Crack (5.8) trad <br> <br> Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina
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The Fortress <br> <br> Finger Crack(5.8)trad <br> <br> Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina
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Wife on Finger Crack
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Sister-in-law with wife belaying on Finger Crack
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My brother top-roping Finger Crack
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Leading Finger Crack
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Leading Finger Crack a few years ago. I thought this was 5.6 per the old Kelley guidebook.
[Hide Photo] Leading Finger Crack a few years ago. I thought this was 5.6 per the old Kelley guidebook.

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Brandon H - SC
Jackson SC
 
[Hide Comment] fun route but i don't believe its fair to call it 5.8 probably 5.7- ish. I think the NC book gives it 5.6 rating Aug 28, 2012
Bennett Mccoy
  5.8
[Hide Comment] vary fun route had a good time Jun 27, 2013
Tyler Phillips
[Hide Comment] Super fun route. This felt more like 5.6-5.7. Definitely not 5.8. Dec 22, 2015