PRINT: Rock Climb Are The Pies Fresh? (to 1st set of anchors), Red River Gorge

Are The Pies Fresh? (to 1st set of anchors)

5.11c, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 3.3 from 4 votes
FA: Nick Cocciolone, Beth Cocciolone (1992)
Kentucky > Red River Gorge > Northern Gorge > Long Wall

Access Issue: New route development is prohibited in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Details

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Follow existing trails and climb using removable protection or in climbing areas with existing approved fixed anchors or bolts. Development of any new rock climbing, bouldering or rappelling areas and development of any climbing routes involving the permanent installation of new fixed anchors or new trail construction requires prior Forest Service authorization.

Description

Start with a few slab moves to gain the break, then pull over a mini roof to get established on the face above. Follow good crimps and edges with a few long reaches to the chains.

Location

This is the middle of three bolted routes starting from the ground, between the two ledges. Anchors are just above a small roof 70ft up, the extension continues above at 5.12a.

Protection

7 bolts to chains.