Patches the Clown
5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British
| Type: | Sport, 90 ft (27 m) |
| GPS: | 44.43312, -70.52698 |
| FA: | Nate Kimble |
| Page Views: | 2,915 total · 16/month |
| Shared By: | Mike Veazey on Apr 22, 2011 |
| Admins: | Ladd Raine, Jonathan S, Robert Hall, Chris Duca |
Description
A great route often overlooked because of a lack of bolts on the first 40 feet of climbing. Climbs the Standard Route crack to a move up and right to reach the first bolt (5.5). Fun well protected climbing leads through smooth rock to a finishing crux mantle to reach the anchors. Used to access the "Bird's Perch" ledge and the climbs that start from there.
Alternatively, you can climb “The Elephant Knows”, put a long sling on the anchor, step left and continue into “Patches…” By doing this, it eliminates having to bring traditional protection for Standard Route.



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