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Lowe Ball Highball

V6, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),  Avg: 4 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
Arizona > Northern Arizona > Northern AZ Bou… > Flagstaff Bould… > Lake Mary Areas > Land of High Bo… > G. End of the Line

Description

On the Lowe Ball Wall, gorgeous, isolated center line of the wall which climbs a beautiful grey streak which spills down the wall. Identifiable because I inadvertently left a blue Lowe Ball on the line all those years ago and it’s still there to this day. The given grade is based on fading memories. Might be harder, might be easier.

Though it wouldn’t be the hardest line at The Ridge, it would be one of the proudest if you can pull it off. Let us know if you do! The landing is bomber but you’re pulling moves well off the deck. This is one where you would want plenty of pads. 

There may be other lines on this wall if you look hard enough. One other streak line that I wasn’t interested in for one reason or another. If anything else is added, I‘d create a separate sub area for this wall.

Location

Center of the striking Lowe Ball Wall. Climbs the grey streak. Tall. 

Protection

Pads

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Entering the crux sequence
[Hide Photo] Entering the crux sequence
One man's interpretation of the finish
[Hide Photo] One man's interpretation of the finish
Side angle of the steepness and pad set up
[Hide Photo] Side angle of the steepness and pad set up
The namesake feature
[Hide Photo] The namesake feature
If you zoom in you can see the blue Lowe Ball.
[Hide Photo] If you zoom in you can see the blue Lowe Ball.

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Ethan Y
  V6
[Hide Comment] Thank you JJ for posting up a future classic! Sent this yesterday after a couple days of cleaning / beta running for the top. A couple of thoughts:
1) this is almost on par with booze pig in terms of grade, and nearly as quality. It felt v6 +\- 1, but I’m keen to hear other opinions.
2) the topout is easy after rehearsal and the landing is top notch. I never fell above the jug, but I took pretty much every other possible fall while projecting this alone and never had a bad fall.
3) I left the lowe ball and I hope others do too- I think it’s a funny name / story Nov 21, 2023
JJ Schlick
Flagstaff, AZ
  V6
[Hide Comment] Awesome Ethan!! Yes, I hope the Lowe Ball stays put too. What a line! Nov 21, 2023