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F.I.S.T.

Name: F.I.S.T.
Rating: 2.8

5.9- YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 16 ZA HVS 4c British

Routes in Cow's Hoof

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	Ariel T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Caliban T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Claws T,TR 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Cow Pie T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Death of Picasso V9 7C
	F.I.S.T. T,TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Hard Nut T,TR C1
	Hemlock T,TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	It's the Feet T,TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Socrates' Downfall T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Socrates' Downfall - Var: Right side T,TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c PG13
	Titania T,TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13

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Type:	Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m)
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	ShawnK on Jun 4, 2013 · Updates
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Description

A great spot to get a little crack climbing. Follow the crack in the center of the face for 20-25' (ranging from fist to hand width). Careful for the semi-loose flake wedged in the 'Y' of the crack. Move right to a couple nice face moves. Gain the ledge and follow a finger crack (crux) another 15 feet to the top.

Location

First obvious cliff directly off the side of River Trail after it splits off from Ridge Trail when coming from Difficult Run lot. Furthest left climb on Cows Hoof crag.

Protection

TR or gear. Trees at top for TR, bring plenty of webbing. Nuts, Hexes, Tricams (bring some huge tricams for down low), as always, the rock at GF doesn't take cams especially well, so use passive pro whenever possible.