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Kitsch Way

5.7 R, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: N/A
Arizona > Central Arizona > *Prescott Area > Granite Dells > Flume Trail > Wall of Payne

Description

A variation of Kitsch Korner (5.6) and Goa Way (5.7R) that has pro options a bit closer to the ground (I didn't say close to the ground).

I stood at the base of "Kitsch Korner" with my partner and glanced down at my guidebook. The author, Kevin Keith, described it well: "unprotected face on very positive holds." Fifteen to twenty feet above the deck a crack system started. It looked slightly outward flaring but I thought I could get a 2 in it. I went up that face, got to the crack...and could not get a dadgum thing into it. Now gripped, I traversed right, hoping the crack system of Goa Way (5.7R) would take gear. It took a #3 (I put in two!). From here I continued up the slot of Goa Way (one or two .7 moves) and then traversed back on Kitsch Korner to finish the route.

Location

Start on Kitsch Korner which is the route on the far left.

Protection

BD #2-6. Gear Anchor.

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