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Giganthopicicus

5.6, Sport,  Avg: 2.4 from 111 votes
FA: Chris Smith
New Hampshire > Rumney > Kennel Wall

Description

This isnt the real name of the route but i have no info on it... If anyone knows the name grade and FA of this one let me know... Otherwise I'll update it when the updated guide comes out some day... I just thought it should be included...

On the far left of the cliff is a bolt line up a low angle face leading to an arete and a cool steep finish... the climbing is thought provoking and enjoyable...

Location

Far left side of kennel wall...

Protection

6 bolts to quick clips...

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this is the "left route". If it rained recently expect the bottom to be wet.
[Hide Photo] this is the "left route". If it rained recently expect the bottom to be wet.
Fun, thought provoking climb near the end. Find the stem and you are good.
[Hide Photo] Fun, thought provoking climb near the end. Find the stem and you are good.

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M Sprague
New England
 
[Hide Comment] Sounds like Gigantopithicus-5.6 FA- Chris Smith. Apr 17, 2009
Adam Conroy
Cambridge, MA
[Hide Comment] I really enjoyed this route. 5.6 moves but some reachy clips for shorter people so be careful if you're leading. I agree with the thought provoking, don't go into it thinking you're going to blaze an easy route. Apr 21, 2009
bradley white
Bend
[Hide Comment] I carry a biner of stoppers and used Stoppers at the end of this climb. I had increased protection to go left hang and pull up to the top. Nuts and bolts made a big difference to how we finished this exciting moderate climb. Jun 10, 2009
MattWallace
Center Harbor, NH
  5.7
[Hide Comment] This route is surprisingly fun, the crux is right before the roof at the top, if you stem and climb on the wall to the right it is 5.6 but if you do not use that wall, it is much harder than 5.6. Awesome route though. Nov 9, 2009
S. Neoh
  5.7
[Hide Comment] Another great route from Smitty. Awesome moderate. Not sure why I waited so long to climb it Jul 8, 2018
june m
elmore, vt
[Hide Comment] Definitely harder if you are under 5' especially clipping the last bolt and the next move Oct 6, 2020