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East Face of Buzzard's Roost
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FA: James Crump
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.10b [details]
Length: 1 pitch
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Submitted By: sirhctrebor on Dec 29, 2006


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The start of Fear of Flying...here's Scott loving ...


Description 

This is one of the most infamous central Texas climbs, and rightly so. Fear of Flying is a continuous crack in a beautiful dihedral that widens up top. Most choose to lieback this beast, which makes the climbing easier, but adds an interesting challenge when placing big gear.


Location 

Once you locate the East Face of Buzzard's Roost, find the 80' most prominent dihedral rising above a large triangular block leaning against the wall.


Protection 

Crack widens significantly near the top. There are no anchors. Bring several long slings or an anchor rope to build an adequate anchor.



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Laybacking near the top of Fear of Flying

Laybacking near the top of Fear of Flying


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By marc rosenthal
From: Las Vegas, NV
Aug 5, 2007

My brother and I were headed up to the base of this route in the early 80's. We arrived just in time to meet up with Chris Rowens who had just led it with some interesting gear for the wide sections . . . bongs and 2 x 4's!

By talkinrocks
From: Boulder/Nederland
May 24, 2009

So much fun!! If you are leading it, walking your gear is the key to this beast. If you are TR, lieback till the cows come home and dont stop moving for the fear of flying or a good flash pump.