Type: Sport, 133 ft (40 m)
FA: Dustin Stephens, Joel & Neil Kauffman
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Shared By: Dustin Stephens on Mar 30, 2025
Admins: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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Mega steep crack in the huge dihedral left of Lava Haul.... contender for one of the best of many classic bolted cracks in the Gorge! 

Start up the wide crack left of Lava Haul, hang an extended draw at bolt 5, span the wide chimney making judicious use of both walls, clip a new ASCA bolt shared with Air Walk then turn the corner and stem forever up the rad steep corner to a first anchor at 34 meters (10c).

From here, gather some chi for the burly straight-in, Valley-style steep hands crux. Cop a rest in the squeeze above, then 2 more bolts of bitchin 10+/11- hands lead to a second anchor at 40m.

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Looming right-facing dihedral crack left of Lava Haul

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12 or 13 bolts to the first anchor (10c, 34m), 15-16 bolts for the full pitch. Bring a couple shoulder-length runners to reduce drag and an 80m rope if doing the full route, tie a knot in the end! Tape or crack gloves advisable

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