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The Delicate Tiger

5.10b, Sport, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 2.4 from 12 votes
FA: Evan Wisheropp
California > Northwest Calif… > Land Of The Lost > Midway Rock

Description

The Delicate Tiger delivers excellent excitement and commendable adventure. Scramble up easy terrain up to the imposing four and a half foot roof. Reach way out and make a series of five or six wild pumpy moves onto a nice set of jugs. After that first hard part of The Delicate Tiger is done, you can relax with 25 feet of vertical 5.6-5.8 up to a gap. Step right across the gap and continue up a line of bolts up enjoyable easier climbing.

Location

Far left side of the North Face of Midway Rock.

Protection

8 bolts, chains and lower off biners

Clip the first bolt with a long shoulder-length sling.

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Ben making the first reach. Despite being clipped long, the first bolt perfectly protects the leader while clipping the second bolt.
[Hide Photo] Ben making the first reach. Despite being clipped long, the first bolt perfectly protects the leader while clipping the second bolt.
The Delicate Tiger roof section. <br>
The route continues for another 60 feet above the roof with another crux right before the chains.
[Hide Photo] The Delicate Tiger roof section. The route continues for another 60 feet above the roof with another crux right before the chains.
Ben figuring out the roof on The Delicate Tiger.
[Hide Photo] Ben figuring out the roof on The Delicate Tiger.
The Delicate Tiger is the left line.
[Hide Photo] The Delicate Tiger is the left line.