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Mic Fairchild solo on the Ripper, circa 1986. photo Pelander
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John Cioci starts into the crux overhang of Jack the Ripper. Photo by Tony Bubb
The start. Some commenters say you can get tiny gear below where Mike R. is in this shot. Better/adequate gear is to be had at a stance near Mike. Above Mike there is another runout right to the big corner.<br> <br> There are great moves on this climb but you better be prepared to pay the price.
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micfoto
Mar 17, 2008
“Mic Fairchild solo on the Ripper, circa 1986. photo Pelander”  

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Mic Fairchild solo on the Ripper, circa 1986. photo Pelander
The start. Some commenters say you can get tiny gear below where Mike R. is in this shot. Better/adequate gear is to be had at a stance near Mike. Above Mike there is another runout right to the big corner.<br> <br> There are great moves on this climb but you better be prepared to pay the price.
Jack the Ripper. Climb a runout slab, continue up the corner, and hand traverse under the roof.
My gear while rehearsing the route--all solid pieces. The piton just below the roof could be pulled out by hand, but below that you can place bomber #1 & 2. Would still be a nasty fall, but you'd live.
Jack The Ripper from across the creek....
Mike traversing the roof...
John Cioci starts into the crux overhang of Jack the Ripper. Photo by Tony Bubb
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