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Waking Up In Duluth
5.9,
Trad, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 2.7 from 10
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FA: James Garrett and Felix Hörmann, 2 August 2009
Minnesota
> Duluth Area
> Ely's Peak
> Tunnel Bluff
Access Issue: Access Restriction: Parking
Details
Land owner at the end of 123rd Ave W. Make sure to park in the new climber's parking lot, NOT AT THE OLD MUNGER TRAIL. The land owner still feels that he owns all of this land (not true) so stick to the climbers trail and climbing areas and you'll be fine.
Description
Tunnel Bluff South West Face. The crux is probably finding a dry, mosquito free day, but this climb, despite the controversy it may create from the local climbing ethics police will be enjoyed by many. It is fun, clean (for the moment!), and well protected. No "set ups" required.
Pitch #1: Get immediately into the beautiful right facing dihedral finger crack, jog right to a bolt and surmount an overhang (awesome movement!) ending on some slab moves to a two-bolt belay. 5.9, 15m.
Location
Tunnel Bluff South West Face. Hike to the landmark tunnel as described. Hike up a small path on the right side (south) for 2 minutes to the base of the route. One may elect to start climbing directly from the path or scramble up a few meters to belay below the right facing dihedral crack.
Protection
Set of small camming units (C3s or TCUs), Nuts and QDs for 3 bolts.
![During the first ascent of the route]()
[Hide Photo] During the first ascent of the route
![A very nice finger crack albeit all too short to face to roof to slab revealed status post clean up.]()
[Hide Photo] A very nice finger crack albeit all too short to face to roof to slab revealed status post clean up.
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