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Pump'n the Gardner

5.9+, Trad, TR, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 3.2 from 12 votes
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Michigan > Upper Peninsula > Marquette (and… > Palmer > Slugg's Bluff Roped

Description

One of the furthest climbs to the right, this is a popular crack. Mainly top roped, is a great trad lead as well. Start up the easy 5th class ramp to an off width. The crack splits, climb right. There are crux sections, have fun! Then climb up to easier ground.

Location

Follow the cliffs edge from left to right. One of the last climbs found on the wall.

Protection

Top rope: Bolt anchor at top with rap rings. Also, as of 2024, there is a lower ring anchor at end of hand crack. This allows easier TR for groups wanting to climb the hand crack section. 

Lead: set of nuts and cams to 3. As of August 2020, there is a fixed nut at the crux.

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Angela M. Route is sustained, but has good gear. There is currently a fixed nut at crux. Has two bolt anchor.
[Hide Photo] Angela M. Route is sustained, but has good gear. There is currently a fixed nut at crux. Has two bolt anchor.
C.H.
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Angela M - 2019
[Hide Photo] Angela M - 2019
Here is the main line.
[Hide Photo] Here is the main line.
Matt's first crack climb
[Hide Photo] Matt's first crack climb
Dylan walking up to the climb ad Mike belays.
[Hide Photo] Dylan walking up to the climb ad Mike belays.
The climb found from the large boulder.
[Hide Photo] The climb found from the large boulder.