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BETA PHOTO: Middle Finger Backside

1)Pick-A-Dilly Prow (5.11b...

Description 

Middle Finger is a ridge of rock that runs north-south. The shorter east face is considered the "backside", whereas the west face is Middle Finger Wall proper. Topropes can be set up from bolts at the top, by carefully scrambling up the ridge from the north end.

Leaders should beware, as the easy routes on this wall have portions of chossy rock.

Getting There 

From the summit trail, take the same fork as for the Fortress area. Instead of descending into the Fortress area, continue on the trail a short way further to another descent that winds to the base of the east face of the Middle Finger (the "backside").

There is also a steep, rocky gully that leads down from the north end of Middle Finger backside toward the vicinity of Two Pitch Wall.

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Prick-a-Digi Ow! 5.11b  NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : Middle Finger (backside)

Same start as Pick-A-Dilly Prow (5.10b variation). Once you get to the obvious rectangular slot get ready to fight with some razor sharp crimps to reach a 'thank goodness' jug. Stay off the Arete and climb on the face, finishing at a two bolt anchor....[more]   Browse More Classics in NC

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Middle Finger Backside Setting up anchor for Pick...