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finger crack circuit at Indian Creek

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runout · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 30

What are some good .10 finger cracks to get on to develop good technique? Are all straight-in finger cracks .11 and higher or are there .10s to be found? What are some good ones to start off on and what are some harder climbs for the end of the trip?

camhead · · Vandalia, Appalachia · Joined Jun 2006 · Points: 1,240

I've not been to the Creek in years, and can't recall any true 5.10 fingers splitters. Fingery 10s that come to mind, however, would be Skidmarks at Pistol Whipped, Dr. Carl at Reservoir Wall, and Heinz 58 at Tenderloins.

The Blueprint Part Dank · · FEMA Region VIII · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 460

As mentioned above, finger cracks at the Creek don't usually clock in at anything under 5.11, usually closer to 5.12. My recommendation is to figure out what size of finger lock is super locker for you, and seek out routes that require a lot of that size cam, as with any crack at the creek, the difficulty is incredibly subjective to the size of your hands/fingers. What might be loose ring locks and certainly 5.12 for some climbers, might be cruiser jams for you. Although given the lack of footholds, best case scenario, even on a good size for you, is going to feel like 11-

MTN MIA · · Vail · Joined May 2006 · Points: 405

4x4 wall "take 5" or is it "take 10?" And "town"
The fin wall "piano" and "virgin voyage"
Donnelly "unnamed next to fuel injected....
Cat wall "kitty litter"

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Trad Climbing
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