Sword of Cimmeria  5.10c

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Type:  Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet Consensus:  5.10c [details] FA:  Baltz & Dahrling, 1977 Submitted By:  David Baltz on Nov 9, 2009 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Obvious, varied, and classic.

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Description 

A two pitch dihedral. The first pitch contains the 5.10+ crux--a layback/undercling around a large flake. Belay in the bowels of the chimney above the crux. The second pitch tunnels up the chimney then exits out through a slot above the scary-looking roof and finishes up the hand crack to the summit.

Location 

At the far back of the Natural Arch Canyon is a long left-facing dihedral hidden from view until you are almost to Rotten Peach. It is directly across the ravine from Rotten Peach and faces south.

Protection 

medium to large cams