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Fine Line

5.9, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.1 from 9 votes
FA: Paul Turecki, Steve Garvey
Alaska > Anchorage & S C… > Purinton Creek > Lower Walls

Description

Fine Line starts at the corner of the chimney and clip the first bolt located 15' off the deck. Then follow left trending face fetchers to a second bolt on the arete. Follow natural gear placements up and right on to the anchor. This route sees quite a bit of traffic due to it being good quality and the closest to the road.

Location

All three routes in on this section of the cliff are located in the middle of the left most rock formation on the lower walls. They all share a well trafficked belay station and are easy to find.

Protection

4 Bolts, Gear to 3", 2 Bolt Anchor.

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Look for the bolts on the arete to locate Fine Line.
[Hide Photo] Look for the bolts on the arete to locate Fine Line.
Fine Line is the left most climb at the lower wall.
[Hide Photo] Fine Line is the left most climb at the lower wall.
Heading up.
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C Williams
Sketchy, Blackvanistan
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Hardware replaced 4/2020. Apr 28, 2020
Tara Storter
Eagle River, AK
  5.8+
[Hide Comment] I thought this was a great climb. An easy 9 if you’re comfortable with cracks. Easy to protect this climb. May 14, 2020