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Excessive Force

5.13a, Sport, 35 ft (11 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 4 votes
FA: Ward Smith, 1992
Massachusetts > Western MA > Mormon Hollow > Mormon Hollow - Left…

Description

Start in the crack as for Tunnel Vision. Climb to the first bolt, then tread left out the roof following big, physical moves on big jugs. Surmount the lip, and then balance your way through the slopey, redpoint crux slab.

Location

It is the leftmost route in the cave up and left of Dark Star.

Protection

4 bolts + an anchor.

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The steep and physical line climbs out the left side of the cave.
[Hide Photo] The steep and physical line climbs out the left side of the cave.

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Ward Smith
Wendell MA
[Hide Comment] FA 1992. This was my first ever 13. Sep 15, 2020