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Not in Vein

5.6, Trad, TR, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 13 votes
FA: Pam Davis & Jack Tackle ("probably" - Dockins)
Montana > Southwest Region > Gallatin Canyon > E Side > Fish Face

Description

This route might be intimidating to a new leader. The top portion looks unprotectable from the ground, but there are some good placements the entire way.

Don't be swooned into the dirty chimney to the right! Climb the face just right of the arete! That's where the 3 stars are. The chimney is terrible.

Descent: Walk off left.

Location

All the way lookers left on Fish Face. Just left of a bolt line (After Dance 5.8).

Protection

Mostly small cams and nuts, up to BD #1. Two bolt anchor (no chains or rings) over the lip at the top (can be accessed from above to setup/clean). Bring cordelette.

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Route follows crystal vein and face just right of arete. Photo credit - derek.
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Michael Parker
Belgrade, MT
  5.6
[Hide Comment] The features definitely draw you right but fight the urge and stay left, just off the arete. The holds and pro are there, even though it might not seem like it at one point. Jun 5, 2020