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Galileo

V2, Boulder, 12 ft (4 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 3 votes
FA: unknown
Idaho > E Idaho > Badger Creek Bo… > Cave

Description

This is a great route with super positive holds that hits some of the best parts of the outer cave.  Haven't done the direct finish over the top (would basically be a no-feet mantle).  I imagine that would be more like v3 or 4 and you'd want a spotter.  

Start with right hand in the wide crack on a good flake.  Head up the crack to a big jug under the roof.  Reach to a great pocket around the lip then slap the top and traverse right to top out

Location

Start on the leftmost side of the cave

Protection

Pad, spotter

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Galileo
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Traverse right to top out
[Hide Photo] Traverse right to top out
Great holds in the roof
[Hide Photo] Great holds in the roof
Moving up the crack
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Coury D
NM
  V1-2
[Hide Comment] Fun! Traversing felt like a bail though. Direct top out would probably be better (along with a good scrubbing). There’s a good hold on top of the roof, but it would be hard to find for the onsight. Definitely worth a try if you’re keen on mantles. Jun 14, 2022
Evan Matthews
Teton Valley, ID
  V2
[Hide Comment] Coury definitely a bail! I've never gone back with a wire brush and a spotter to finish it properly. Hopefully one day... Jul 26, 2022