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The Worm

5.9+, Trad, TR,  Avg: 3 from 6 votes
FA: aaron collins
Arizona > Central Arizona > E Verde > Library

Description

climb a wide crack in a giant left facing dihedral on the left side of the exit gully. Starts in a tight chemney with a hand crack in the back, then turn a bulge and worm your way up the chest width offwidth. Two bolts will be added soon to avoid bad falls.

Location

its on the shelf before you walk around to the amigos

Protection

medium to wide gear with bolt anchors at the top.

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Austin on the worm
[Hide Photo] Austin on the worm
Soaking in the verde
[Hide Photo] Soaking in the verde
Austin discovers he's closterphobic while inching his way up and doing the worm
[Hide Photo] Austin discovers he's closterphobic while inching his way up and doing the worm
Austin riding the worm
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Austin showing a no hands on the worm.
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Manny Rangel
PAYSON
[Hide Comment] I TRd the route yesterday. I think it's harder than 9+ and a lead would be difficult without bolts or shaky gear. I'm in for a shot ground up! May 6, 2013
Colin Kubarych
Phoenix, AZ
[Hide Comment] I don't think this route needs any bolts. There are some heads up sections due to rock quality, but overall the pro is reasonable Jun 19, 2014
Sam F
Arizona
  5.9-
[Hide Comment] The Worm was much easier for me than the 5 0 Crack; both are great climbs. My rack was BD 2, double 4 & 5, 6. Aug 11, 2020
sean peters
[Hide Comment] Easier than the other offwidth climb (5.0 Crack). We got away with two #4's, one #1 and #2. If you have bigger stuff you will find a placement. Cool route. Aug 21, 2021