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All Locations > S Dakota > Custer SP > Cathedral Spires > Balcony Point > N Crack (5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
Jeff J. conquers the Balcony Point crux
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Summit 2
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Rich F.
Sep 5, 2011
“Jeff J. conquers the Balcony Point crux”  

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Looking back to the cozy belay at the end of the pitch two, while Angela arp and Matt Misfeldt cheer me on.
Confronting the steep bulge at the top of the crack. I figured there would be a huge 'thank-god' hold right over the top to yard on, but I'm not telling--you'll have to go and find out for your self!
Summit 2
Jeff J. conquers the Balcony Point crux
Topping out
Last moves on North Crack. Note how my leader ran the rope to minimize a swing for a follower. We came up from Spire 2. Photo by Doug P.
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Summit 1
Jeff J. places gear in the crack before starting the crux of Balcony Point. Photo taken from atop Spire 2.
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