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Scratchy

5.9, Sport, 35 ft (11 m),  Avg: 2 from 45 votes
FA: Chris Smith
New Hampshire > Rumney > Buffalo Pit

Description

Climb the groove to the crux at the 2nd bolt, then mantel the ledge to the shared last 2 bolts of Itchy. The pin is original equipment on Buffalo Chips, which joins this climb and continues to the top of the cliff.

Location

Just to the right of Itchy on the upper ledge of the right side of the Buffalo Pit. Climb Mr. Buffoolo or the easy new route to the right to gain access-belay on the ledge.

Protection

5 bolts to anchors

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MattWallace
Center Harbor, NH
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Not a bad route, just a bit inconsistent with a single crux move and 5.6 climbing all around it. I also gave it a 5.9 rating, as the crux is a bit reachy so shorties may find it harder than 5.8 Jun 12, 2018