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Higher the Better

5.10-, Trad, 320 ft (97 m), 4 pitches, Grade II,  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Paul Ross Kent Wheeler ( Var leads )15th Oct 2011
Utah > S Central Utah > San Rafael Swell > San Rafael Swel… > Eastern Reef Ar… > T Crags (One Finger C…

Description

Starts up the Buttress and ends at a hand crack high on the ridge.See topo Photo.
P1) Climb the slab passed four bolts to double anchors.110'5.7+.
P2) Enter the short corner above the belay and continue up easier slab to the creast of the ridge (natural belays)110'5.6.
P3)Scramble along the ridge to the foot of the obvious crack.Cam belay .60'.
P4)Climb the fine crack .50' 5.10-

Descent:- Rap from double anchors at the top of the crack directly into gully then scramble down to start.

Location

New One Finger Canyon .Half hour hike south of Two Finger Canyon.

Protection

Cams from 1/2 inch to 3.5 inch. Stoppers.Two 60m ropes. Slings

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Tele photo of the top pitch crack
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Entrance to One Finger Canyon
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Kent on the top crack pitch.
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Kent starting P2
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Kent on P1
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A)Higher the Better 5.10- B) Kents Corner 5.10.
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