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Ten Minute Crack

Name: Ten Minute Crack
Rating: 3.1

5.12b YDS 7b French 26 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 26 ZA E5 6b British

Routes in Ten-Minute Cliff

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	5.10 Traverse T V0 4
	Babel T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Eunuch in a Whorehouse T,TR 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Gardens of Babylon T,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Scorpio T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Ten Minute Crack T,TR 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b

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Type:	Trad, TR, 30 ft (9 m)
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	Brian Quiter on Feb 25, 2005
Admins:	Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Located right in the middle of the 10 Minute Cliff is the cliff's namesake Ten Minute Crack. Apparently it was so named because of the time it took to hammer pitons into the narrow crack. Now these piton scars are the 'quality' finger holds you'll be using as you struggle you way up it. While its a short climb, its still excellent and teaches the 5.12 crack novice (me) a thing or two about crack climbing.