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Ride the Snake

5.10d, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2 from 3 votes
FA: John Crawley
Arizona > Northern Arizona > Flagstaff Area > Mt Elden Crags > Oaklands

Description

A pretty line up a varied crack system. Funky off the deck to a hand crack crux, then a little more burl at the end. A bit sharp at times. Tape is recommended for maximum enjoyment.

Location

Upper right side of the wall starting in a nice little terraced alcove.

Protection

Standard rack. No anchor. Walk off for now.

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Wade Forrest has a look at Black Attack while seconding Ride the Snake.
[Hide Photo] Wade Forrest has a look at Black Attack while seconding Ride the Snake.

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JJ Schlick
Flagstaff, AZ
 
[Hide Comment] Really quite a wild pitch for it's length. Will get better with time. Rowdy is a good word to describe it, with somewhat tricky gear. Tape would be a big plus. Oct 30, 2011
Colin Cox
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] I agree. I taped up and I was glad I did. Oct 31, 2011