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Thrilla Gorilla

5.7+, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Glenn Ritter, 1989
Tennessee > Black Mountain > Tityos Block Area

Description

Make the first move, then put in a small piece or two before deciding to remain in the crack or hunt for face holds.

At the top, move right on hidden sidepulls and a far away right foot (towards the obvious horn), or continue up the dirty slab without protection to top out. 

Location

Corner of Punk Rock closest to the overhung cracks of Tityos Block. 

Protection

Single rack. I wanted a 4, but it is possible with 3s. Rap anchors installed several feet back from topout by the ETCC in 2020.

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