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Green Grass and High Tides

V9 PG13, Boulder, 29 ft (9 m),  Avg: 4 from 1 vote
FA: Brad Fauteux
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Description

A mega line. This problem combines a lot of different styles and techniques and requires some dedication and fortitude.

Sit start at the far left side of the roof. (The short roof at the end section of "Green Mountain Gringo").

Left hand is on a good sidepull,.and right hand is low on an awesome pinch with a pocket thumb-catch.

Pull on move right through a series of slopers and pinches on the giant shelf to the right side of the overhang. Move up to the lip to gain a vertical crack. Once here, figure out how to mantle on to the slab and move up to some slopey crimps. A big move left gains a jug sidepull.

From this jug, the second crux presents itself. Move left to a series of small edges and do your best to execute an off-balance lock-off all the way left to the arête.

Once on the arête, maintain a cool head and reach for a decent sloper before continuing up and slightly left to an easy top out.

A serious feat.

Location

This problem is found in the outside of Smuggler's Cave. On the boulder with the big roof and giant slab facing the road.

Protection

10-16 Pads.