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Fine Pine Line

5.7, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 35 votes
FA: unknown
New York > Gunks > Peterskill > z.. Dickie Barr… > b. The Playground

Description

Climb the crack up to a roof. I exited left, but it seems as if you can also exit right.

Location

Clean crack capped by a large roof in the Playground area.

Protection

nuts and cams make it G. You can build an anchor at the top, or go waaay back to find a tree that isn't a pitch pine.

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exiting left
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Looking up Fine Pine Line from the left
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From the right of the pine
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following up the crack
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Eriks Rozners
Binghamton, NY
  5.7
[Hide Comment] The crack takes tricams, small nuts and small cams. There are plenty of placement options, but some skill is needed to protect the crux as the stance is less comfortable than desired. The crux move may be a bit tricky to figure out right away, so we agreed on 5.6+ in the spirit of Gunks grading :o))) May 4, 2014
Will Cohen
Denver, Co
  5.6
[Hide Comment] Really enjoyed this route. I followed then led it, so I was able to find a key hold that made the crux stance far more comfortable on my lead attempt. The gear is all there, albeit small at the crux. This would feel 5.7 on an onsight attempt, but after finding the key holds it's in the 5.6 realm. May 7, 2014
Steven Cherry
Gardiner
  5.7
[Hide Comment] We thought 5.6+, but arguably closer to 5.7 than 5.6. The gear is impeccable, but there's a bit of loose rock (easily avoided) at the final exit. Aug 9, 2015
David K
The Road, Sometimes Chattan…
[Hide Comment] The crux moves of this were fantastic. I'd give it 4 stars if it were longer. Apr 21, 2018
LB Edwards
Austin, TX
  5.7
[Hide Comment] Only climbed this route back here in Dickey Barre, but I'd give it a classic rating for the area and the moves.

The name also slides off the tongue and fits this smooth climb. Apr 23, 2018
Ryan A
Highland Park, NJ
  5.7
[Hide Comment] I think 5.7-/5.6+ is right with the non-obvious beta. With the obvious beta, it’s probably 5.8? Either way it’s G with gear over your head at the crux, and a great rest before the crux, so go get on it

It’s a certainly a fine line, I definitely recommend it. Bring micro-gear if you want the easiest placements — ballnuts, tiny cams, small nuts. The seam is roughly BD Z4 0-0.2 size, but does open up wider at points. Despite appearances, it’s not a crack climb — the seam is too thin.

If you plan to TR it, make sure to bring gear for directionals. You may have to rap or lead to set up the directionals Oct 28, 2024