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Cramped Thumb Direct

5.8 R, Trad, TR, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 1.5 from 2 votes
FA: Mike Cohen (1963 or 1964)
Pennsylvania > Southeastern Lo… > Ralph Stover SP… > f. Cramped Face

Description

Follow Cramped Thumb to the first overhang and notch just below the original belay. Veer up and right to a notch in the next overhang (right of the notch for Director Overhang) with numerous pitons. Clear the overhang at the notch and climb the steep exposed face festooned with pitons.

Location

Same as Cramped Thumb.

Protection

Standard Rack. PG13/R.

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Left route (yellow) director overhang. Right route (blue) cramped thumb direct (5.8)
[Hide Photo] Left route (yellow) director overhang. Right route (blue) cramped thumb direct (5.8)
Left route (yellow) Director Overhang. Right route (blue) cramped thumb direct
[Hide Photo] Left route (yellow) Director Overhang. Right route (blue) cramped thumb direct
Cramped Thumb Face. Higher than I follows the obvious left facing corner mid wall. Cramp'd Thumb goes straight up near the tree.
[Hide Photo] Cramped Thumb Face. Higher than I follows the obvious left facing corner mid wall. Cramp'd Thumb goes straight up near the tree.