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The Nutcracker

Name: The Nutcracker
Rating: 3.3

5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British

Routes in Nutcracker Buttress

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	747 TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Nutcracker Direct TR 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
	Nutcracker, The TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	TR, 50 ft (15 m)
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	8,063 total · 39/month
Shared By:	Chris Owen on Jul 8, 2007
Admins:	Chris Owen, jt512, Nicole Wiesenthal, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: RAIN & WET ROCK Details

Stoney Point sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many gyms in the area if you need a fix!

Description

A Stoney classic - one of it's best TRs.

Up the starting slab to a safe-haven ledge where some people seem to bivouac. Swing around onto the thin face to the nutcracker move (crux) then up the the pin-scarred crack which is a great way to finish.