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Magic Marker

Name: Magic Marker
Rating: 1.0

5.8+ YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

Routes in Inner Marker

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	Betty Crocker, Martha Stewart, & Me T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Life on a Wedge T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Lightning Never Strikes Twice T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Magic Eraser T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Magic Marker T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Regenerator S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Steelin' T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad
GPS:	43.8821, -103.4621
FA:	Jacobs and Engle 80's
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Shared By:	Jonathan Marek on Oct 11, 2012
Admins:	Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Magic Marker is the beautiful looking crack on the west face of the Inner Marker, unfortunately the climbing and rock quality can only be enjoyed by some kinds of people. The climb begins (i think) in the cool chimney behind the flake on terrible rock up to two bolts, the first bolt being at about 35 feet. Then into the wide crack that climbs easily with basic technique, but poor rock quality might make some placements dubious. Try to avoid rope drag (good luck) over the two bulge/constrictions. The route finishes on an easy slab run-out through the final thirty feet after the crack terminates.

Location

Obvious west crack on Inner Marker. Easiest approach is from the road about 100 feet north of the Emancipation parking, scramble up the small gully between middle marker and inner marker. Route has a nice big flat area behind the big flake.

Protection

Big gear and long runners. Massive rope-drag potential on this route. Be prepared for run-out sections in the beginning, middle, and end. Terrible rock quality.