Cheatstone Crack  5.9

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Type:  Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet Consensus:  5.9- [details] FA:  FRA: Karsten Duncan, Rex Parker, Larry DeAngelo Submitted By:  Larry DeAngelo on Sep 2, 2008 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (5) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: The Cheatstone Crack is high above Soylent Green J...

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Description 

High up, on the third tier of cliffs, there is a gem of a jam crack, similar in character and quality to Ragged Edges. The cheatstone itself is a boulder about the size of a fairly roomy utility shed. A few stems simplify the opening moves. Good hand jams lead up the steep, pocketed face to a small alcove with a wide crack. Stem to the top and walk off left.

Location 

Because this route is high up, on the third tier of cliffs, the obvious approach is to climb one of the routes (e.g. Numic Warrior or Pincushion) that end at this level, and walk left to the start of the crack. Alternatively, climb the slab above the top of Soylent Green jeans (easy fourth or fifth class) and scramble right to the route.

Protection 

std rack

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Getting started; the belayer leans back ...	Higher in the crack.	BETA PHOTO: Approach/descent for mossy ledges.