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Eagle Direct

5.11a/b, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 24 votes
FA: Paul Piana and John Tierney
Maine > -Clifton Crags > Eagle Bluff > 04. Main Face

Description

A variation to the first pitch of Where Eagles Dare or a great single pitch on its own. Follow bolts directly up the thin face to the finger crack. Plug some small gear and climb the crack to the anchor.

Location

The face below the finger crack, just to the right of Where Eagles Dare.

Protection

Two bolts on the face. Bring small stoppers for the crack. Fixed anchors at the top.

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Cruising up the tricky slab section on my second attempt to climb the route clean
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Photo Credit: Sam Stein
[Hide Photo] Cruising up the tricky slab section on my second attempt to climb the route clean Photo Credit: Sam Stein
Finishing up Eagle Direct
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Flashing Eagle direct 5.11a
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