Gemini Crack - Left 5.10c
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| Type: | Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.10c [details] |
| FA: | Cal Swoager |
| Submitted By: | Jon St John on Jun 2, 2008 |
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Description This routes looks intimating compared to Gemini Right, but excellent protection and fun moves makes this a must-do. In my mind, there are two distinct cruxes, one down low, about 15 feet off the deck, and the second at the main bulge about 2/3 of the way up. The first crux is a delicate, balancy move, and the second is more mental as you surmount the bulge.
Location Just left of Gemini Right. Obvious thin finger-crack.
Protection Excellent protection. Mostly small-mid size cams/nuts, but you may want a 2 or 3 up top, as I recall. Shuts at top, shared with Gemini Right.
| Comments on Gemini Crack - Left |
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By Jeremy Steck
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Jul 6, 2008
| The Cater guide may have Gemini Right and Left ratings switched. I found that the left route was much easier than right. |
By DaveB
Mar 20, 2009
| Both Cater and Thompson guides rate Gemini LEFT (5.10c), and Gemini RIGHT (5.10a). Last I did these routes, I agreed with their ratings and thought LEFT was more difficult. |
By Scott Gilliam
From: Raleigh, NC
Apr 15, 2010
| Right is more awkward and tenuous, but the left is more powerful. I think, however, that both are harder than Maranatha. |
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