crack climbs red rocks
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Hey, I am looking for any recommendations for crack climbs in red rocks. Looking for grades I between 5,7-5,9. I am heading out there on Saturday. Thanks |
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Birdland and Dark Shadows |
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Arrow Place is a great crack climb in that range. P1 is more stemming and face moves, but P2 is awesome hand jamming the whole way. My partner and I repeated P2 2 or 3 times each just because it was so fun. |
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If you're looking for straight in cracks, there aren't a whole lot. These ones are some of the cleanest, but you may need other skills as well... |
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Ying and yang and the fox are not 5.7-5.9; however ragged edges is( but you won't have to jam necessarily) So is Valentine's Day. |
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Quick Search gave me this... or SuperTopo has this
+1 for arrow place. Too bad you aren't looking at 5.10's. Much better options in that realm. |
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Leslie McG wrote:Ying and yang and the fox are not 5.7-5.9; however ragged edges is( but you won't have to jam necessarily) So is Valentine's Day.You're correct about Yin and Yang. I was thinking Karate Crack. I thought the Fox was 5.9+ but appear to be mistaken there as well. All of them are sweet climbs that are worth giving a shot. If you can't finish, just pull on gear until you get to the top and work it on TR. |
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If you like off-width you will love the chrysler crack |
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Fold Out 5.7, Atras 5.8 (think 5.9) and Hop Route on Necromancer Wall. |