Don't be fooled by the name, it's not a crack climb.... "Nikki's Crimps" might be more appropriate.... A great technical climb which can stymie confident 5.12 climbers from time to time....
The route starts up more moderate moves in a corner gaining a good rest followed by stout face climbing following the thin cracks in the headwall....
Very technical....
Location
To the right of Jolt and Dolt there is a smooth face about 40 feet up, split by a few very thin cracks... Follow bolts below up a corner to the face...
Protection
7 bolts to the same quick clips as Hinterland Highway (5.6).
although you can just top rope it (using the 5.6 next to it), I thought it was a nice 11 to lead if you are starting to get into leading 11's... especially since if you can't make it and your partner can't get up it either, you can always lead the 5.6 and get your gear etc. I agree that it is more small crimps and footwork than a crack.
I think the name should be spelled Nicky's Crack, as in Nicky Dyal. I'm not absolutely sure, but I think she was the girl at the crag with her dad at the time of the FA. She made a bit of an impression on us all. We were having a conversation about elves and wood nymphs and along she came, looking exactly like one
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