Crystal 5.11b
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Description Just left of the Great Escape (two routes left of Morning Stretch) is Crystal. I like Crystal better than Great Escape, just because it climbs out into the middle of the big blankish looking face, and it is more aesthetic. Great Escape hugs a little closer to the dihedral, and doesn't look quite as nice. However, both routes climb very similarly, with thin moves on bullet-hard compact limestone.
Protection 6 bolts
By Mike Anderson From: Dayton, OH Mar 21, 2005 rating: 5.11b
| I think this is a really great route. The start is a bit chossy (what Shelf route isn't?), but then the rock becomes stellar. The moves are continuous, and there are some really nice pockets and edges. This is a great warmup for harder stuff, or a good project for those at their limit. |
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