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The Kind Flake

V3, Boulder, 18 ft (5 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 38 votes
FA: unknown
Alabama > Horse Pens 40 > Point Boulders (Highl…

Description

This improbable line climbs a tall, harder-than-V2-looking overhanging bulge. Starting sitting at the edge of a low roof on on low and sharp jugs, make a big move to a positive iron seam. Match, then move left to a sidepull pocket before matching above on a flat hold. Make another large move to a pocket out right, then up and left to a thank-god flake. Climb the flake to a high and slightly tricky topout.

Location

The route is located in the High Life area near the lookout, directly opposite The Crown. Find a steep overhang near the entrance to a narrow corridor and you're there. Downclimb the back of the boulder using a tree.

Protection

Several pads.

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The Kind Flake
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the kind flake
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Beta sticker from Triple Crown 08
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Snagging the pocket
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Doni on the start
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Lower part of Kind Flake
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[Hide Comment] Thanks for your imput. Great pics! Nov 3, 2008
[Hide Comment] I found an amazing toe hook to the right of the start holds that makes the first much easier. Jan 23, 2012
Nathan Devan
Huntsville, AL
[Hide Comment] This problem is on the Highlife boulder. Dec 21, 2019