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The Crack

Name: The Crack
Rating: 3.4

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Routes in B1 Boulder

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	Corner, The V0 4
	Hog Tied Traverse V4 6B
	Hog Tied V1 5 R
	Master of Reality V5 6C
	Expansion Chamber V7 7A+
	Ear, The V4-5 6B+
	E.L.P. V4 6B
	Ed's Direct V8 7B
	Apesma V6 7A
	Cracksma V6 7A
	Crack Direct V5 6C
	Crack, The V3-4 6A+
	Flying Circus V5 6C
	Flying Circus, Sit V6-7 7A+
	Two Scoops V2 5+

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Type:	Boulder, 15 ft (5 m)
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	12,114 total · 56/month
Shared By:	Chris Owen on Jun 24, 2007 · Updates
Admins:	Chris Owen, jt512, Nicole Wiesenthal, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: RAIN & WET ROCK Details

Stoney Point sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many gyms in the area if you need a fix!

Description

Start matched in an awkwardly angled under cling at the bottom right of this problem. Find a way to get over to the slopey jug on the left and from here use a fingerlock/pocket, another slopey jug, and some dynamic movement to get to the top of the problem. The committing move over the top is a fitting finish.

A classic V5 variation eliminates the fingerlock/pocket on the right and the jug on the right to only use the left most holds (and the under cling) to get up this problem.

Pat yourself on the back when done - it's a milestone problem.

Video here.

Location

This boulder is in what is arguably Stoney's most famous and populous area. If you park on Topanga Canyon Rd and enter from the main entrance it's a straight walk down the trail probably about 4 minutes. You'll first see the giant Turlock boulder directly on the trail and right around the other side of it to the left is B1 Boulder which has The Crack on its right side.