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Goddess Crack Start Variation

5.9, Trad, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 6 votes
FA: Bryan Burdo (1990)
Washington > Central-W Casca… > N Bend & Vicinity > Exit 32; Little Si > British Aisles/… > (d) AWOL

Description

Climb the Splitter crack (5.9) for 15 feet into the second bolt of Goddess, climb the rest of Goddess (5.10c)

Location

The obvious splitter that starts to the right of Goddess.

Protection

#1 to #3 camalot, bring an extendable for the last piece. Quickdraws for Goddess

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Zach on the direct crack start, as seen from the trail
[Hide Photo] Zach on the direct crack start, as seen from the trail
Perfect hands to cupped hands, a fun start to a very fun route
[Hide Photo] Perfect hands to cupped hands, a fun start to a very fun route

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Quincy aka Tiffany Samson
Seattle, WA
[Hide Comment] It's really hard to believe this is only 5.9. The line merges before the crux of Goddess, which is 5.10c. Sep 3, 2019
Hank Thompson
Leavenworth, WA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] That’s just the grade for the goddess crack start variation, not for the rest of the climb. Sep 5, 2019