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Anchors Away

5.8, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 18 votes
FA: unknown
S Dakota > Custer SP > Tenpins/Switchb… > Fin

Description

Very nice route that is in the shade in the afternoon. Enjoyable 5.8 face climbing on crystals. Climbing past first 2 bolts is the crux. The route protects very well.

Location

East face of the Fin.

Protection

5 bolts, 1 pin, rap anchors (with slings) on top.

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Nate Erickson on Anchors Away. 30 May '10.
[Hide Photo] Nate Erickson on Anchors Away. 30 May '10.
Meaghan approaches the top.
[Hide Photo] Meaghan approaches the top.
Kate Muehling nearing the top of Anchors Away. 30 May '10.
[Hide Photo] Kate Muehling nearing the top of Anchors Away. 30 May '10.
Anchors Away on the Fin.
[Hide Photo] Anchors Away on the Fin.

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Joshua Kaiser
Boulder, CO
  5.8 PG13
[Hide Comment] There are two other routes on this rock that both start on first two bolts here now. Not sure what they might be rated, but make sure you keep to the left as you go up. Also, will some kind soul please put a set of chains with actual rap rings on this route? I didn't realize until I got up there that it was just some nylon runners with a biner at the top. Kinda sketchy as it is. It would be a good route otherwise. Aug 3, 2010