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Beginner's Lead

5.7, Trad, TR, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 26 votes
FA: unknown
Montana > Southwest Region > Spire Rock > Queen (Southeast Corner)

Description

This awesome crack is the first crack that you come upon when arriving on the platform. A great beginner lead that eats .75's. There is an awesome variation for topropers just to the right of the crack on the face. Really good holds and good rests, the beginning is the hardest by far. Without the crack it is most likely a 5.8+.

Location

First climb encountered when dropping off the boulders and onto the platform.

Protection

Gear from .4-3.  2 bolt anchor with chains.

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Follows the rightmost, thinner crack up to a bolted anchor.
[Hide Photo] Follows the rightmost, thinner crack up to a bolted anchor.
Blue Line: Cruise Control (5.10b)<br> Red Line: Automatic Pilot (5.8)<br> Green Line: Beginner's Lead (5.7) - starts on same face as other climbs
[Hide Photo] Blue Line: Cruise Control (5.10b) Red Line: Automatic Pilot (5.8) Green Line: Beginner's Lead (5.7) - starts on same face as other climbs