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Muffin Top Blues

5.7, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
California > Eastern Sierra > Lone Pine Area > Alabama Hills > Alabama Hills N… > Western Wall Area > Huka Lounge (Jazz Wall)

Description

Morning shade, very casual fist and hand crack, lots of comfortable stances for placing gear. Caution: there is a flake I couldn't knock off halfway through the route but it will come loose someday, helmet recommended!

Location

First taller route you encounter on the way to the jazz wall, obvious fat crack. Start on easier terrain left of the large crack.

Protection

Trad, NO FIXED ANCHORS, bring hand-to-fist sizes and large gear for a top anchor (#5 at least + long cordelette if you plan on a top-rope).

Descent: Hike off

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Muffin Top Blues 5.7
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One of the cleaner moderate cracks I've climbed in Alabama Hills
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Slab traverse on Muffin Top Blues
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