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Handcracker Direct's crux pitch.

Step right out of the first corner onto a low angle slab. Layback up the next corner a move or two, then swing right onto the arete and up to a bulging headwall that is harder than it looks.

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The approach to the start of Handcracker Direct.

Looking up the money pitch.

The crux pitch as seen from Long John's Wall. Photo taken on 10/29/16.

Aiden Nova making the final crux moves on the scenic voyage that is Hand Cracker Direct.

Throw another dead #3 on the pile...(no match for a Dammer hammer).

Unknown 'Brad' a few moves further up the first pitch of Handcracker Direct, on Eldo's West Ridge. Photo by Tony Bubb.

Unknown 'Brad' leading the first pitch of Handcracker Direct, on Eldo's West Ridge. Photo by Tony Bubb.

Handcracker Direct's crux pitch.

Oh yeah!

Step right out of the first corner onto a low angle slab. Layback up the next corner a move or two, then swing right onto the arete and up to a bulging headwall that is harder than it looks.

From the road--very dramatic and Edge-like.

On pitch 1.

Working the dihedral at the start of P2.

Nearing the end of the difficulties above the P2 ceiling. The crack is slick and too small for my hands, so it's a little treacherous.<br>
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Photo by Paul Rezucha.

Composite of two shots of Ben Mottinger leading the Crux pitch.

First pitch after pulling out onto the arete.

The crux of Handcracker: pulling the bulge above the hand crack.

Jam3s and partner working their way up on the final pitch of Handcracker Direct.

shane at the crux...

Dave Holliday at the crux.

Almost through the crux on pitch four

Josh is at the crux (5.9-) of the first pitch

Shane working the 5.9 start to the second pitch belayed by Tobias.

Just above the crux on pitch two

Shane starting the excellent first pitch

Mike near the top of the hand crack pitch.

On the second pitch.

With your foot in the crack and an excellent right hand undercling, you can reach the jug--if you're tall enough.

Chillin up high on Handcracker Direct

Dave Holliday belays on the summit of Handcracker Direct

Josh is traversing on pitch 1...

The scene of the fixed cam....

Started snowing on us. Beautiful Eldo moment. If you like Blind Faith, you'll love this!

Sorry about the good looking butt. This route is awesome.

Third pitch with the flake.

Two of the many many #3 cams P4 has claimed.

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