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Crystal Blade

V3, Boulder, 8 ft (2 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 3 votes
FA: unknown
Maryland > Rachel Carson C… > Quartz Guard

Description

Begin with a sit start under the overhanging section, a right toe underneath, and a left heel around the outside. Climb up and out to the large jug feature, then top out.

CAUTION: One of the nice rock holds just above the large jug feels a little loose as of 11/20/2021. It could break off at some point, but the climb shouldn't change substantially. The hold ripped off on 10/01/2023!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r31pS9Tgho

Location

The overhanging section of the Quartz Guard.

Protection

Pads.

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Alek Fredriksson
Columbia, MD
  V3
[Hide Comment] The hold ripped off today! Now there is a 1 pad incut crimp on the lip instead (honestly just as nice of a hold!) Oct 1, 2023