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Crows Nest

5.6, Trad, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
Wisconsin > Baraboo Range > Devil's Lake > E Bluff 07 - Ra… > 7.1.3 - The Turret

Description

Start inside the corner. Follow crack system to just under the overhang. Once at overhang traverse left to ledge. From ledge go straight up to top.

Location

This climb is located up and to the right of waterfall wall. This climb is on the opposite side of the climb the turret. Could be number 20 in the DL book on the turret. Can anyone confirm this? You can either rappel down or walk off.

Protection

Nuts to finger size cams. Two trees at top for anchor.

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Mason on what could be the FA of Crows Nest.
[Hide Photo] Mason on what could be the FA of Crows Nest.
first view when coming up to the climb. You can not see the starting crack from this view. The yellow line is suppose to follow the crack that is around the corner.
[Hide Photo] first view when coming up to the climb. You can not see the starting crack from this view. The yellow line is suppose to follow the crack that is around the corner.
The start. Climb inside corner until overhang. Then traverse left.
[Hide Photo] The start. Climb inside corner until overhang. Then traverse left.
The NW side of the Turret formation.
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Crows Nest is Swartling's #20 which is described as "short face or right inside corner." 
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#19 is  described as "short corner."
[Hide Photo] The NW side of the Turret formation. Crows Nest is Swartling's #20 which is described as "short face or right inside corner." #19 is described as "short corner."
Lumpy ridge?
[Hide Photo] Lumpy ridge?
Not sure if this is the route or not
[Hide Photo] Not sure if this is the route or not