Tree Crack 

FA:  Greg Lowe early 60's Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.11a [details] Length:  80 feet Season:  when condtions permit Views: 414 page views Submitted By: TP in SLC on Nov 21, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Tree Crack

Location 

The location of this route is blatant. It's the only route with a tree at the top AND the only splitter.

Protection 

This pitch gobbles the stoppers. Bring lots of medium to large stoppers a set of TCU's and a handsized cam or 2. Slings might be nice

Description 

This route has several cruxes: The first technical crux comes down low with awkward jams and wired body positioning. The upper crux is just a matter of endurance and being able to read it right. Good footwork is key as the surrounding wall is slick as piss (like the rest of Schoolroom). I wonder if Greg had fixed gear or if he placed it while leading? Either way a very impressive send for the era.

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TDA on the crux of Tree Crack