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5.10-, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2 from 2 votes
FA: Mark Rafferty & Ryan Emery, Sept. 17
S Dakota > Needles Of Rush… > Mt Rushmore Nat… > Chopping Block > Razorback
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Description

A insecure crack that packs a punch. Follow a low angled face that brings you into a left leaning hand/finger sized crack. Follow up and traverse right gaining the steep bulging hand/fist crack. Either place small hand sized pieces deep in the crack (harder) or bring some a few #4s even a #5. Crux starts when you transfer under the bulge doesn't end til it eases off. Route is a little dirty but will clean up nicely with more traffic.

Location

This route sits in the middle of the south face of Razorback formation. Just left of Attractive Nuisance.

Protection

Nuts, #.2-#5
Bolted Chain Anchor