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The Understudy

Name: The Understudy
Rating: 3.0

5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

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	Angelicus S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Bakefest in America S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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	Encore T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Madam Guillotine S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Psycho Mama S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Spring Break S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Understudy, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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Type:	Trad, 90 ft (27 m)
GPS:	33.341, -111.0399
FA:	Rich Lemal
Page Views:	82 total · 7/month
Shared By:	Chris Adams on Aug 12, 2025
Admins:	Zach Levy, Sierra Blair, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Must Register! Private Property-The Pond, Atlantis and Mine Area Details

Climbing at The Pond, Atlantis and Mine Area are private property, and now requires that you register in order to gain legal access. This is an easy process. You can do this at: queencreekclimbing.com/.
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Description

A very fun trad line that appears harder than it climbs. start by ascending blocky Low 5th terrain protected by one good bolt and one questionable one (see photo). Once on the large sloping ledge, move to the left corner (left of the bolt line for curtain call) and climb large twin cracks in the corner. Step left to a good ledge and then continue up a few feet to the base of a left leaning, overhanging finger crack. Climb the crack to set of old, seemingly good shape but questionable anchors. The route looks like it needs wide gear but protects well with the rack listed below.

Location

just right of the central area of the amphitheater. Also right of the cave like feature located in the center of the crag and right of the blocky broken towers with no climbs listed. The best staging area is a nice alcove to the right of the climb with a moderate size tree. The finger crack, and the twin cracks can be seen from below, easily draw the eye when looking at the crag.