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Green Turtles

Name: Green Turtles
Rating: 2.6

5.9- YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 16 ZA HVS 4c British

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Green Turtles T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 130 ft (39 m)
FA:	Bob Archbold, Dave Green, Aug 20th, 1991
Page Views:	935 total · 9/month
Shared By:	Chris Hirsch on Dec 29, 2015
Admins:	Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

A nice exposed and aesthetic line that climbs up a fallen spire leaning against Spire Nine! Most of the route is low angle and fairly easy until the tip of the fallen spire is reached. Pull the crux on steeper and lesser quality rock right below the summit. There are several button heads throughout the route but bring a light rack to supplement.

Location

Find the leaning spire on Spire Nine's S face. Scramble out of the 8/9 gully to gain the start of the route. First couple bolts should be visible from the base. 70m rope gets you back to the top of the 8/9 gully.