Type: Trad, 25 ft (8 m)
FA: G. Kirchhoff 10/2009 - FKFA
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Shared By: GRK on Jul 16, 2013
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C

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The paper thin crack on the right side of the face, just a sliver... it goes! Labeled as "seam" on the topo in the Ruckman Guide, this improbable looking line is a riot of a route and a true test of gear fiddlery. Mildly sequential, this technical climb takes small, but good protection.

Scramble up a chossy step feature to an off-set seam. Hover up the crack using finger tips, pinches, and thin, thin edges. The route's crux comes at about a body length off the ledge and is fairly manageable. A precarious move or two more and you can reach a rest below a shallow roof. Pop over the roof and finish on the ledge above. Build an anchor and walk off, or continue up Glass Ocean or Sail Away for a nice rope stretcher.

Location Suggest change

Found at the base of the Glass Ocean, this line is the obvious, aid sized crack to the right of Left Tributary.

Protection Suggest change

A set of micro nuts and a selection of cams. Besides micro nuts, I used a .1 micro cam, a .5, and a .75 bd camalot. Bring a cordelette or some slings if you plan to do this as a single pitch. You stop on the ledge and build an anchor in a crack system.

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