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Turtle Head

5.9, Sport, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 3.2 from 5 votes
FA: Marcus Floyd
Missouri > CM: Providence > N Area > Turtle Wall

Description

Climb the lower slab up and left to the base of an arete, then follow it up to the Turtle Head roof crux. Climb with confidence, for all the clipping point provide at least one good hand hold and stable foot holds. The last section follows the classic Missouri feel so pull over the buldge lip and stand next the the rap anchors to finish.

Location

Look at the photo and then find the first bolt while exploring the Turtle Wall.

Protection

Sport with rap anchors

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Turtle Head
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Jim Karpowitz, on Turtle Head 5.9, climbing with Mike Jenner
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Jim traversing left to the second bolt while belayed by Mike Jenner
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