Perpetual Motion
5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British
Avg: 3.6 from 81 votes
Type: | Trad, 45 ft (14 m) |
FA: | Vaino Kodas, Tony Yaniro, 1981 |
Page Views: | 11,512 total · 44/month |
Shared By: | Alan Nelson on Aug 12, 2002 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
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Description
An absolutely classic overhanging hand crack. You'll wish it were three times as long.
Toward the right side of the Perpetual Motion Wall two cracks form a giant "V". The left crack is Perpetual Motion, the right is Gross Chimney.
A bulging thin hands bit at the start gets the crux out of the way early. Plug perfect hands (and occasional cams) up the overhanging wall while the pump clock ticks away. It widens just a bit at the top, but that means you're almost done with it.
The view from the top is awesome, and you probably won't find a line at the base.
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