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Pee Break
5.6,
Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 2.3 from 85
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FA: ??
N Carolina
> 3. Piedmont Region
> Pilot Mountain
> 07. Little Amphitheater
Access Issue: Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags
Details
The CCC has created the list linked below of accessible and inaccessible climbing areas with some caveats. If you decide to head out for a day of climbing, please do not attempt to go to those marked ‘inaccessible’. Please note that all areas in WNC will have extensive tree damage and if you head out, use extra caution for all the trees above, especially on a windy day. Rock fall potential is also highest after a big weather event. Please use extra caution while climbing and prepare to self rescue if injured. Injury response time will be greatly limited for any injury currently, especially for a remote injury. Cell service is limited in all areas. Parking at accessible crags in the WNC/ Upstate SC region will likely be challenging. If the parking lot is full, go to a different area and do not park illegally or in a road. Make a plan B before leaving your house. Expect road detours on the way to the crag. NCdrive.gov updates road closures. Once you get to the crag, expect many trees blocking access trails and of course, come volunteer with the CCC to help us bring our climbing areas back!
carolinaclimbers.org/conten…
Description
The route starts with some big ledges and thins to some smaller ledges before a small roof. Pull the roof (5.8 ish) or go right to a large chimney (stays on grade at ~5.6). Go up the chimney or up the face...the face is a tad harder than the chimney.
Location
The route is on the right end of the Little Amphitheater. Look for a left-facing dihedral to start.
Protection
top-rope -- can also be led on gear, ending at the bolted anchor.
[Hide Photo] Wife leading Pee Break
[Hide Photo] Do NOT bail right at the top. Stay in the chimney for safe 5.6 climbing.
[Hide Photo] Fun lead on PeeBreak
[Hide Photo] Fun lead on PeeBreak. There's a few places for placements here, but you do have to think about the rock quality.
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