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The Original Route

V3-4, Boulder, 22 ft (7 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 61 votes
FA: unknown
Pennsylvania > S Central PA > Governor Dick P… > Highball Area > Highball Boulder

Description

This line begs to be climbed. There is a tempting jug a few feet from the summit. Climb up thin, incut crimps and sidepulls on the vertical face to reach said alluring hold and the final flake. In 2000 it was more like V1 but holds have broken.

Location

Obvious tall face you will first see when approaching the boulder.

Protection

Pads and a spotter.

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Chloe celebrating 4-21-24 by gettin' high, [[107023720]], [[116775009]]
[Hide Photo] Chloe celebrating 4-21-24 by gettin' high, The Original Route, The Highball Boulder
jason working the lower section [[107023720]], [[116775009]]
[Hide Photo] jason working the lower section The Original Route, The Highball Boulder
original route, the approach
[Hide Photo] original route, the approach
Pretty high up there...
[Hide Photo] Pretty high up there...
Nate getting high and sticking the three finger crimp on "The Original Route"
[Hide Photo] Nate getting high and sticking the three finger crimp on "The Original Route"
original route, closer up
[Hide Photo] original route, closer up
The Original Route is on the left side of the rock here
[Hide Photo] The Original Route is on the left side of the rock here
Low on the Original Route
[Hide Photo] Low on the Original Route

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Daniel Crowe
  V4
[Hide Comment] One of my favorite problems on Earth. Been a few places too. I make it a point to hit this every time I come:-) Jun 9, 2020
Tyler Heitmann
Baltimore, MD
  V3-4
[Hide Comment] beta spray: instagram.com/p/CTs8v64rQSL… Sep 12, 2021
Ethan Pierce
Denver, PA
  V4 PG13
[Hide Comment] Some beta if you're interested. Full send at the end of the edit: youtu.be/7Ne0xW7mVjw Feb 14, 2026