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Monkey Direct

5.10, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.2 from 21 votes
FA: Pat Corry and Steve Briggs
Vermont > 2. Central Vermont > Deer Leap > Main wall
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Description

Start left of the traditional "Monkey" start, through tricky thin climbing, heading straight for the left of the overlap.

Protection

standard rack

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Toprope. After the crux on Monkey Direct (5.10). After the first 30-40 feet or so, the route it rejoins with the Monkey (5.8+)
[Hide Photo] Toprope. After the crux on Monkey Direct (5.10). After the first 30-40 feet or so, the route it rejoins with the Monkey (5.8+)

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Matt Conroy
Woodbridge, CT
 
[Hide Comment] Let it be mentioned that the pro is thin in places and the crux run out. Oct 24, 2009
RBeers
  5.10a/b
[Hide Comment] the best route in Killington Aug 4, 2013
take TAKE
Tempe, AZ
  5.10 PG13
[Hide Comment] In my mind this (really good) route is kind of the purpose a PG13 rating. The fall from up high would be scary but should not actually be consequential, and you can see from the ground exactly how far you'll need to climb before getting pro. Oct 11, 2020