Type: Trad, 150 ft (45 m)
FA: M. Powell, B. Powell and B. Kamps: circa 1968
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Shared By: Orphaned User on Jul 1, 2014
Admins: Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty

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Description based on the wavy crack. Suggest change

A absolutely fabulous line on the south face of a massive formation located within the south westerly side of the Spire Six ridgeline.

Starts on a mostly-unprotectable slab which gives way to a sick, nearly dead vertical hand crack that can get steep within cruxy places.

A climb that would make King Kong himself proud!

The route has excellent rock quality after you move past some cruddy rock at the very beginning. After that it presents multiple physical challenges with the most dominating crux at the start of the crack. This route is not for the faint of heart or weak of mind, but it gobbles up gear, and gives ample rests when needed most.

Super-exciting and well worth the long hike and excruciating effort!

Location Suggest change

Park in the Spires parking lot and take the trail till it forks. Take the right trail and work your way to the 5-6 gully. There is no need to enter the gully itself. Empire State Building is the imposing formation just east of Amphitheater Rock.

Protection Suggest change

Standard rack with cams and nuts. Long slings are recommended. Double up on BD Camalots 0.75 - 3 if you really like the idea of sewing it up.

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