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Dakota Fanning

5.10+, Trad, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 3.5 from 2 votes
FA: Chris Hirsch, Luke Ross, June '18 ground-up
S Dakota > Custer SP > Needles Eye Area > Fan

Description

Steep line that protects very well. In the center of the North face take the left of two left leaning flakes. Easily climb to the top of flake then pull onto the overhanging, right facing, right leaning crack. Jam this until it ends and climb face past two bolts that lead into another crack. Take this to the summit. Build anchor.

Protection

Double fingers and hands, nuts
Two bolts
Natural anchor

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NNW face of The Fan
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Hirsch finishing first bolt on FA.
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Hirsch on the FA
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Travis Rypkema
  5.10+
[Hide Comment] A must do for the grade. Great gear and awesome climbing! A couple crumbles along the way but normal for a route that hasn't seen much traffic. Jun 21, 2023