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Arkansas offwidth?

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AaronJ · · Tokyo, JP · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 231

I was wondering if anybody had recommendations for offwidth climbs (or climbs with offwidth sections) in Arkansas, preferably HCR or Sam's Throne areas.
I'm relatively new to offwidth so easy-moderate is preferred, but any info is welcomed.
Thanks a lot.

Drew Nevius · · Broken Arrow, OK · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 2,546

Fat Crack on the throne at Sam's is only 5.6/5.7 but has some challenging starting moves (fits a #5 Camalot)

Creed Archibald · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 1,016

Diet Pepsi (9+) at Sam's Throne has a good chunk of #5s. So does In the Crack or On Your Back (10c) at HCR. Both require real OW technique. You can't fake it!

Daniel Siegel · · Denver, CO · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 415
http://www.mountainproject.com/v/in-the-crack-or-on-your-back/110264400

I TRed this a while back and it kicked my ass.
Daniel Siegel · · Denver, CO · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 415
AaronJ · · Tokyo, JP · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 231

Thanks for the recommendations.
Had a blast on Fat Crack. Actually managed to do a few offwidth style moves before it turned into juggy face climbing.
I want to try Diet Pepsi next time I make it down there, and In the Crack or On Your Back will probably be a little ways down the road.

Creed Archibald · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 1,016

Two #5s will cover you for DP. You can also easily reach the anchor from the top if you want to TR it.

JD Borgeson · · Little Rock, AR · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 2,064

second diet pepsi at sams. squeeze play isn't bad either.

AaronJ · · Tokyo, JP · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 231

Thanks for the reply. Squeeze Play sounds pretty cool, hadn't come across that one yet

JD Borgeson · · Little Rock, AR · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 2,064

moderate start, to cool flared chimney to slightly overhung offwidth. enjoy!

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