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The Groove

5.10a/b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British


 Avg: 2.4 from 5 votes

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Type: Sport, 50 ft
FA: Ben Chapman & Pam Neal (June 2016)
Page Views: 384 total · 17/month
Shared By: Benjamin Chapman on Jun 12, 2016
Admins: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, AWinters, M. Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer suchoski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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Description

The Groove climbs the overhung black streaked stem box on the right side of the north face of South Park. Climb the slightly right leaning groove on stellar flakes and edges. Judicious stemming and back stepping lead up the face past a couple of cruxy sequences and the anchors.

Location

North face, right side.

Protection

4 bolts & mussy hooks.

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Nice view of the rock quality (and my butt, unfortunately).
Nice view of the rock quality (and my butt, unf…
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Focused on The Groove.
Focused on The Groove.
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Climbing The Groove.
Climbing The Groove.
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The Groove climbs the steep black line just right of the center of the face.
The Groove climbs the steep black line just rig…
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Stemming in The Groove.
Stemming in The Groove.
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Susan on the Groove
Susan on the Groove
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Jodi Friedlander
Jodi Friedlander  
Ben and Pam, great route. Really fun. Good bolt placements (this short person really thanks you!). Scott and I both led it and thought it felt more 10.a-ish. Oct 5, 2016
Russ Walling
www.FishProducts.com
  5.10a/b
Russ Walling   www.FishProducts.com
  5.10a/b
Best route on the crag. Sorta neat and sorta awkward in spots. Rock is pretty good and the moves are interesting and fun. Nov 14, 2016
susan peplow
Joshua Tree
  5.10b
susan peplow   Joshua Tree
  5.10b
This route is actually worth hiking to! Good rock, fun movement and has you exploring features all around you. Bonus... Mussy hooks for quick escape to your next adventure. Nov 14, 2016

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