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North End Crack

Name: North End Crack
Rating: 2.5

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

Routes in Petroleum Base Buttress

L › R R › L A › Z

	131 with a Hangover TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	N. E. Buttress Arete TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	North End Crack T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Painted Lady TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Painted Lady Direct TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Petroleum Based T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	South End TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Trad, TR, 25 ft (8 m)
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	rdlennon on Oct 11, 2008 · Updates
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Description

This unfortunately named climb ascends the zig-zagging hand crack on the north side of the Petroleum Based Buttress. Start on thin face moves to gain the crack. A few strenuous jam and layback moves are required to gain a ledge. From here, cop out up a dirty crack to the left, or continue up the unprotected but easy arete to the anchors.