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The Old Spanish Offwidth

5.11 PG13, Trad, 200 ft (61 m), 2 pitches, Grade III,  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Kevin Wagner, David Tellechea 2019
Arizona > Southern Arizona > Mt Lemmon (Sant… > Pontatoc Canyon > Pontatoc Ridge
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Description

This route climbs an obvious wide splitter crack West of Shelter From the Storm. The original intention was to go to the top of the cliff but this hasn't happened yet, so this description covers up to the first two pitches of a route that may be continued in the future (by the FAs or perhaps by you!). The route ends at a large ledge with several possibilities for the adventurous party to continue further. The 2nd pitch is as good as it looks if you're a fan of wide cracks! 

The first pitch is easy but runout and guarded by a large prickly pear. Getting around this cactus and onto the ledge with sparse pro is the crux of the first pitch. 

Descent: rap from bolted anchors at the top of each pitch (may need to replace aging webbing at both sets of anchors) or forge a way to the summit. 

Location

100-200 ft right of Shelter from the Storm. Approach as for Void of Form but cut right near the base of the cliff. Allow 1.5-2 hours. 

Protection

Double rack to #6 (yes, even bring double 6s)

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The OSO is the obvious splitter crack.
[Hide Photo] The OSO is the obvious splitter crack.
OSO and Upper Wall. The route currently ends at the large saguaro. A series of dihedrals offer opportunities to continue (possibly to the top).
[Hide Photo] OSO and Upper Wall. The route currently ends at the large saguaro. A series of dihedrals offer opportunities to continue (possibly to the top).
DT in the off width
[Hide Photo] DT in the off width

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Kevin Wagner
Tucson, AZ
  5.11 PG13
[Hide Comment] If anybody checks out the potential upper pitches please report back! I'd love to get back there but haven't found the time and motivation after struggling up P2 on our initial efforts. Apr 17, 2023