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Calypso

5.7, Trad, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 3 votes
FA: unknown
International > Asia > Taiwan > 1. Long Dong (D… > (6) First Cave

Description

A short, fun lieback crack that veers left into a short chimney and ends at new anchors. Good for beginning trad lead climbers.

Location

Lower Dragon Ridge

Protection

Titanium anchors (2016). Plenty of protection possibilities along the way for mostly smaller cams, but also spots for #2 and #3.

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Calypso follows the right crack into the chimney
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Kameron Butler
Stanford, CA
[Hide Comment] Fun route. The start can be tricky for newer leaders, but some stemming and liebacking should get you onto the easier stuff no problem. Would definitely repeat as a good warmup Jun 18, 2022