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Star Crunch

5.11c, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 41 votes
FA: Mike Mejaski
Oregon > Central Oregon > Smith Rock > (v) Monument Area > (6) Puddy's Tower
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Description

Star Crunch is left of a big block located directly in the center of the Puddy's Tower Wall, in the The Monument area at Smith Rock. Start on crunchy huecos. bouldery move to good rest at small ledge. Climb up small slab, to good holds under small roof, move left and climb sustained face to chains.

Location

Puddy's Tower in the Monument area.

Protection

12 Bolts with fixed anchors

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Slab before moving left and up on face
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John Tavares
Bend, OR
 
[Hide Comment] Super fun climb!! Solid rock, good movement and felt good to get the send! Thanks Mike for putting up a classic! Four stars all the way!! Oct 22, 2020
Chris Wright
Bend, OR
 
[Hide Comment] Bottom is a little manky, but don't let it put you off - the rest is great! Dec 7, 2020
E MuuD
 
[Hide Comment] Ignore the chossy first two bolts - the rest of the climb is stellar! Great movement! There's a cheeky knee bar in there somewhere - see if you can find it. :) Oct 30, 2023