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Practically Roadside

5.9, Trad, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Kevin MudRat MacKenzie & Loren Swears on June 26, 2020
New York > Adirondacks > High Peaks Region > Panther Gorge

Description

Stout climb with a short overhang, good feet, and a deep crack.

P1 5.9 G: Climb along the left side of the column to an alcove at its top. Step left to a gully from the top of the column then traverse right to gain the obvious finger-crack that dissects an overhanging bulge. Critical placement of a #6 stopper in the crack before the traverse. Follow the crack past two small chockstones then make an awkward move into a short off-width. Climb to a terrace then step left and climb the arête to its top.

Take the crack directly from the alcove to up the grade.

Location

Start: Start as if for Castle Column between a shallow right-facing corner and the large column at the head of the Panther Den.

Descent: Rappel from stout trees or walkoff.

Protection

Gear: Small to midsize gear.

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Practically Roadside route line (See overview of Panther Den for other routes).
[Hide Photo] Practically Roadside route line (See overview of Panther Den for other routes).
Loren Swears TR'ing the route before I led it.
[Hide Photo] Loren Swears TR'ing the route before I led it.