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Iron Maiden, aka Double Exposure

5.10b, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: Greg Orton & Harold Hall, 2002.
Oregon > Southwest Oregon > Callahans > Iron Maiden
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Description

Climb the lower slab straight up to the first clip (5.8) and then follow the bolt line slightly right next two clips are crux moves (10.a/b). As you come to a shoulder to your right route veers left into a steep depression (5.10a) and straight up to the summit block with chains. Three easier routes on the uphill side can provide 5.7-5.9 access for toproping. To do so once on top contour left around summit block where you will find the chain anchors for Iron Maiden.

Location

From the bottom of Turtle Rock take the Baseline trail north past the Ape Rock sign. Iron Maiden will be the second pinnacle from Ape Rock. The trail also makes the first switch back down hill at Iron Maiden.

Protection

Fixe double expansion

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Iron Maiden seen coming from Turtle Rock, starting below the obvious soccer ball sized hueco to the left of the crack.  Line meanders up and then left, and finishing on a short slab above the notch. Interesting and engaging.
[Hide Photo] Iron Maiden seen coming from Turtle Rock, starting below the obvious soccer ball sized hueco to the left of the crack. Line meanders up and then left, and finishing on a short slab above the notch…