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The Sorcerer's Apprentice Rock Climbing

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	Broomsticks T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Love Potion No. 9 T,S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13

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Description

The Sorcerer is a smaller subsidiary formation that sits at the foot of the massive Sorcerer. It is home to a few easy classics (Love Potion #9 and Broomsticks) as well a few Lechlinski testpieces (Piranha and Parasite).

Getting There

Head into the main amphitheater formed by the Witch and Sorcerer, and continue all the way down past the Fire Wall. Some scrambling/easy downclimbing is required. At the base one must head right (west) towards the wall and through an inobvious passage amongst some thick twisted trees and boulders. This will deposit you at the base of the Apprentice at an overhanging wall/alcove that contains the aforementioned hard routes. Just around the corner are Love Potion #9 and a few other easy climbs.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 23 ● Love Potion No. 9 Trad, Sport 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 6 ● Broomsticks Trad 3 pitches