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Cave Crack

5.9, Trad, TR, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2 from 9 votes
FA: unknown
California > San Diego County > S San Diego County > Mission Gorge > Main Wall

Description

Offwidth/squeeze chimney. The climb starts on the second tier above crack of dust and to the left of never intended. Begin in a cave and work your way into a squeeze chimney that narrows to an offwidth. (There are often loose rocks and dust in the crack, so be careful not to dislodge anything onto folks below).

Location

Above crack of dust and to the left of never intended.

Protection

Wide pro. #3 - # 5 Camelot minimum (wider if you have it). Can also be top roped off the anchors on never intended with a # 3 as a directional.

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Alex Mow
San Diego, CA
 
[Hide Comment] this is the real crack of dust, my lord. wear goggles or something Aug 30, 2023