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Short Stuff

5.7+, Trad, TR, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 35 votes
FA: unknown
New Hampshire > Pawtuckaway > Upper Cliff
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Description

There are some decent holds inside the crack, not too many face holds. Just wonderful awkward off-width jamming.

Location

The off-width to the right of the chimney, left of the three parallel jam cracks. Approach to the right up a switchback type trail, find the route by looking for the 4 ft bulge of rock next to the chimney.

Protection

Large cams will get the job done. Best top-roped from the trees above, several good options.

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Michelle getting a leg in!
[Hide Photo] Michelle getting a leg in!
Michelle doing the small-person beta at the awkward start.
[Hide Photo] Michelle doing the small-person beta at the awkward start.
Great route to learn off-width.
[Hide Photo] Great route to learn off-width.
Sitting atop Short Stuff
[Hide Photo] Sitting atop Short Stuff
A shot of some of the Upper Cliffs. The dihedral is "Climbers Corner" a 5.10 climb. From L to R, The Great Chimney, Short Stuff, Obscene Phone Call, No Answer.
[Hide Photo] A shot of some of the Upper Cliffs. The dihedral is "Climbers Corner" a 5.10 climb. From L to R, The Great Chimney, Short Stuff, Obscene Phone Call, No Answer.

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Russ Keane
Salt Lake
[Hide Comment] This climb is kind of ridiculous. It's a ballsy lead. Very very awkward. Think 5.7 PG but don't try it unless you are experienced!! Oct 20, 2013
Read Januskiewiecz
Taos, NM
 
[Hide Comment] I agree its a bit awkward but if you are competent at placing gear it's not that bad. Maybe not a route to break into the grade but if your looking at off widths your probably a little twisted and this is a fun intro to the wide stuff with out having to dry heave on lead. Jun 18, 2014
jimmyjamz
  5.7 PG13
[Hide Comment] i agree with 'russ' and 'read.'

5.6 does not come to mind on this climb. 5.7PG is a more realistic rating. awkward, tough lead. Sep 7, 2014
Peter Sullivan
  5.7
[Hide Comment] Not very tall (i.e. short stuff) but can easily be TR and a good place to practice off-width Jun 11, 2016