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5.12a, Trad, TR, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: 2016 Kirby Girard
New York > Adirondacks > G: Indian Lake… > Crane Mountain > Upper S Corner Cliffs

Description

This route follows the left-leaning open book/corner right of Ambulance Chaser and left of The Gash.
Climb up into the corner, either taking the 5.9 direct start up a crack beneath it or shuffling up and in from the right (easier). A long series of ridiculous tip-toe invisi-dimples, a serious lack of handholds, and a bewildering array of pushes, clutches, ludicrous underclings, and desperate clips leads around left to easier (5.10ish) terrain. Run it up to join the last few feet of Ambulance Chaser or The Gash to the anchor on an oak tree.

Location

Between Ambulance Chaser and The Gash. Look for the obvious left-leaning open book.

Protection

Several bolts along the slab, small to medium cams.
Fixed tree anchor at the top.