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Glass Dihedral

5.8 R, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 13 votes
FA: unknown
Wisconsin > Central > Necedah (Petenw… > 06. Hell Wall (aka Qu…

Description

Climb starts far right of Hells Wall near left of Glass Balls. Begin by climbing inside corner. Move to high right facing dihedral. Top out near Glass Balls.

Location

Right next to Glass Balls. You can use Glass Balls anchors to top rope this if you climb Glass Balls first.

Protection

No bolts at all but you can use cams and nuts. Can attempt to use Glass Balls anchors to top rope.

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Double J
Sandy, UT
 
[Hide Comment] I gave this a "Bomb". Not for the 5.8 leader. It is runout close to the ground, and has slightly questionable rock up high. I will probably never lead this again in my life. May 13, 2019
Doug Hemken
Madison, WI
  5.8-
[Hide Comment] I liked this one.

There are a couple of alternatives at the start - so no need for a run out. Very 3D crux, and good gear there. My partner busted off a hunk of rock at the topout, so heads up! May 28, 2019
Zach Forster
Madison, WI
 
[Hide Comment] While it's true there's ground fall potential, I think an R rating makes the route sound scarier than it is. At most there's like a 12 foot section of gearless slab between the lower crack and the upper crack, and it's not pumpy so you can just hang out and collect yourself if needed. Also agree with Doug that there are alternatives to the start that shorten the slab or make it easier. I thought it was a comfortable onsight and I'm still building my 5.8 trad confidence. Aug 28, 2023