The Possessed 5.12a
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| Type: | Trad, 80 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.12a [details] |
| FA: | James Dunn 1975 |
| Submitted By: | john strand on Jun 12, 2008 |
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Getting into the crux section
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Description A much tried and sometimes climbed route. The steep crack between Diedre and the gross gully that marks the North End area. Sustained and powerful. This route was one of the first "testpieces" of the '70's and remains so today, with the traditional grade of 5.11d. I think you may find it harder.
Location about 50' left of the gully, obvious crack
Protection Good gear , cams and some wires
about to prove the hold is a "sucker"
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Looks like a fisheye. Not a fisheye.
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| Comments on The Possessed |
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By john strand
From: southern colo
Jun 29, 2010
| one of the great NH 11+'s ! HA ! The "rest" hold before the crux is a sucka and pulls you out of position. |
By Adam Winters
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From: the Shire
Jul 24, 2011
rating: 5.12-
| That rest hold got me |
By CCliffe
Jul 25, 2011
rating: 5.11d
| i think the rest hold is pretty good and didnt really get me out of position. the route is more technical than burly i think |
By Kevin Boyko
From: Boston, Ma
Apr 26, 2013
rating: 5.12a
| HARDDDD! But this route is awesome! |
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