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Finger Grease

Name: Finger Grease
Rating: 4.0

5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British

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Finger Grease T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Type:	Trad, 40 ft (12 m)
FA:	El jefe and The Pigeon
Page Views:	594 total · 13/month
Shared By:	SummitSender on Nov 5, 2019
Admins:	Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Access: Details

The only access issue for this area is the seasonal closure of routes on the north side of Tom's Thumb.
Please be aware of, and abide by the closure when it is in effect!

For more information, please visit scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve

Description

Best finger crack in the McDowells? You’ll know the feeling after climbing this lil beauty. Smooth granite feels like basalt but the typical McDowell granite face makes for some great jamming and movement. Don’t let this 5.9 spit you off it cause it’ll try.