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Tailspin

5.10b, Sport, Alpine, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 3 votes
FA: Nick Weicht
Alaska > Anchorage & S C… > Valdez Area Rock > Airport Heights

Description

This is the second route on the cliff. It starts up a corner system that continues nearly all the way to the top of the face. The crux consists of random bouldery moves followed by many good rests.

Protection

9 bolts, 2 bolt chain anchor.

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Tailspin also starts low near the arete then climbs the face up a number of small dihedrals.
[Hide Photo] Tailspin also starts low near the arete then climbs the face up a number of small dihedrals.