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Symmetry

5.10c, Trad, 85 ft (26 m),  Avg: 3.8 from 47 votes
FA: Tim Roley, Scott Duemler
Arizona > Northern Arizona > Central Mogollo… > W Clear Creek > Anti-Crag

Description

Obvious beautiful splitter crack on right portion of crag. Wonderful pure crack climbing.

Location

Can't miss it, walk past chicken fingers and 25 feet diff eq. and look up.

Protection

one .75, one #1, two #2, two #3, two #4, one 4.5 and one #5. It doesn't look that big up higher but it is. Rap down.

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Markie, makin' moves on Symmetry
[Hide Photo] Markie, makin' moves on Symmetry
Below the crux
[Hide Photo] Below the crux
Why do they call this climb Symmetry?
[Hide Photo] Why do they call this climb Symmetry?
It is that good
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david ott belaying sail f for his on sight on symmetry
[Hide Photo] david ott belaying sail f for his on sight on symmetry
Brent working the fists. (Not as bad as it sounds.)
[Hide Photo] Brent working the fists. (Not as bad as it sounds.)

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Manny Rangel
PAYSON
[Hide Comment] Even with a single #5, it still felt like I could have used a second one. Great route. Jul 4, 2008
lou
[Hide Comment] Like the beta says; doesnt look that wide...but it is!! Didnt take anything larger than a three,,just from eyeing the line... whoops.... yikes.... Awesome route. Aug 30, 2009
Catherine Conner
Phoenix, AZ
[Hide Comment] Updated gear as of TODAY! Approx these sizes (you decide how many)-.75 (1), two 2s, two 3s, two 3.5, two 4's and maybe two 5's (or at least one).You can walk stuff if needed. Black Diamond modern aka WTF were they thinking! Jul 25, 2010
bio
mesa, az
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] Tim and I saw that bolt about half-way up what is now the climb. We assumed it was a bail bolt since it is at the crux (and next to a sweet crack) or possibly that someone didn't have big enough gear to finish. If we meet I owe you a hanger. Aug 1, 2012
Ben Albrecht
Chandler, AZ
 
[Hide Comment] I only climbed a few lines in WCC, but from what I see this is the cleanest line available. Near perfect rock quality, and a clean clean crack. Bring a ton of fours and 2 5s and you will thank yourself later! Jul 14, 2020