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Guava Lazy

5.9+ PG13, Trad, 150 ft (45 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 2.8 from 5 votes
FA: Sandy Fleming and Gregg Esenwein, November 1997
Virginia > Shenandoah & NW… > Shenandoah NP > Old Rag > Lower Ridge Trail Slabs

Description

P1:  Begin at the base of the prominent right facing corner.  After the corner diagonals sharply to the right and becomes a mere seam, climb up to clip a bolt.  Follow the line of three bolts straight up the slab and build a gear anchor on the ledge, ignoring the relic pitons.   

P2:  At the left end of the big ledge, friction climbing through three bolts leads to the low angle slab above.  The crux moves are probably harder than any single move on Java Crazy, the bolt line to the right, but overall this line is less sustained.  

NOTE:  Because the trail passes directly above this formation and the overlook is a popular area for hikers to congregate, this area sadly sees an accumulation of litter at the base of the climbs.  Be a good steward and pack out some trash when you leave.   

Protection

Single rack and three bolts per pitch (6 bolts if done in one long pitch). Gear anchors.

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Taken from the top of pitch one in May
[Hide Photo] Taken from the top of pitch one in May