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Above My Pay Grade

V4, Boulder, 9 ft (3 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 4 votes
FA: Daniel Knisell
Massachusetts > Eastern, MA > Townsend, MA Bo… > Fessenden Block

Description

Start crossed with your left hand on a scoop-like crimp and right pinching just above. Set your feet and throw to a crimp out left. Find your way to the horn. Trend right to eventually top out at the bowl. Committing opening moves are fun!

Location

It is on the backside of the block.

Protection

2 pads is best to protect the big move. 

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The first move.
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Above My Pay Grade.
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Start of the problem.
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Dan Knisell
MA
  V3
[Hide Comment] Very reminiscent of Gengis Khan at Stone Fort but more overhung and on less sticky holds. Mar 6, 2018
Christopher S
Massachusetts
 
[Hide Comment] My favorite route by far that bump though took a little getting used to awesome overhang though. Getting a little worn out from the weather I think though. Jan 12, 2020