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Phil's Solo

5.10a, Trad, 35 ft (11 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 11 votes
FA: Phil Heller
Virginia > Shenandoah & NW… > Shenandoah NP > Old Rag > Sunset Walls > Lower Sunset Wall

Description

If you love crack climbing, this is one for you.

Licheny, coarse, and loveable.

This one doesn't let up, including the coarseness of the granite, but the hand jams are great. Two #3s are helpful.

Location

Downhill about 70 yards from the Arborist. Start atop a boulder.

Protection

Belay off of a tree about 40 yards back. Rap off of obvious Arborist anchors up and climber's right.

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Ed Wade
Hermann, MO
 
[Hide Comment] Really short climb. You will only place a few cams plus a few more for a gear anchor. This is not a 3 star climb by any means. With that said, don't hike to this crag solely for this climb. Sunset Crack is the classic here. Jun 18, 2015
Zach Alles
Denver, Co
[Hide Comment] I just wanted to clarify the distance. Phil's Solo is maybe about 30-35 feet left of arborist. Definitely a fun climb but very short. Oct 17, 2015