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The Big Year

5.11b, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 6 votes
FA: Kevin Sierzega 2023
Illinois > Ferne Clyffe &… > Ferne Clyffe SP > F: Watchman’s Wall

Description

Climb the first three bolts of Finke’s Arete. At the ledge, cut right to an independent line on overhanging crimps and pockets.

Location

Begin on Arete, at mid point, break right 

Protection

6 bolts + anchor

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Jimbo383
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] This route has all kinds of flavor. The arete is delicious, and the pocket sequence above it feeds into a crimpy boulder problem that bites. Great line! Sep 30, 2023