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The Blackboard

5.10b, Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 7 votes
FA: Old School
Wisconsin > Baraboo Range > Devil's Lake > E Bluff 03 - W… > Crashing Rock Wall

Description

Smooth face below high point of buttress. Is the left arete on or not?!?!?

Location

Starts on the lowest corner of buttress.

Protection

Thin.

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Climbs near the corner and low point of the crag.
[Hide Photo] Climbs near the corner and low point of the crag.
Heinke after finishing the difficult moves The Blackboard.
[Hide Photo] Heinke after finishing the difficult moves The Blackboard.
Rest on the Blackboard
[Hide Photo] Rest on the Blackboard
Heinke here leaving his own chalk marks on The Blackboard.
[Hide Photo] Heinke here leaving his own chalk marks on The Blackboard.
goes up the smooth face using face cracks.
[Hide Photo] goes up the smooth face using face cracks.

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ronn fieldhouse
 
[Hide Comment] The arete is off and I really like this route. It is worth doing. Jan 18, 2011
Josh Olson
Durango, CO
[Hide Comment] If the arete is on, it is a pretty good lead, felt 5.9+. If not, it is a little thin. Micro cams and ballnutz help. Jun 29, 2013
Henryluedtke
Wisconsin
 
[Hide Comment] The rock here is exceptional with its countertop smoothness and extra pink crystalline bands. However, the nearness of the arete troubles an otherwise very good route Sep 22, 2021