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Essence of Manky

5.9, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 23 votes
FA: Jim Thurmond and Eric Ulner '85
Illinois > Jackson Falls > D. E Falls > A. Manky Alcove

Description

Stem up the back of the alcove until your legs can't stretch anymore and switch to the left side to lie back the crack to the anchors. Fun route but too short.

Location

This is in the back of the Manky Alcove and the top is often wet.

Protection

4 bolts + anchor

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Stem until you can't stem any longer, then make the most the left dihedral and random pockets
[Hide Photo] Stem until you can't stem any longer, then make the most the left dihedral and random pockets

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Kristoffer Schmarr
Boulder, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Would get two stars if it was fully dry and clean. Route will still be short, rock will still be friable near the top. Jun 12, 2017