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Thong Crack

5.11a, Sport, 55 ft (17 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 4 votes
FA: Mark Rolofson and Wayne Goss in 2021
Washington > Olympics & Paci… > Cape Disappoint… > Elephant Ridge

Description

Climb up the big dihedral to reach the high 1st bolt located on the right wall.  Stick Clip is recommended.  Climb up the right wall using a thin shallow crack (5.10) to reach a jug shelf and the 4th bolt.  Move to the left end of the shelf and climb up to a small overhang with a thin crack that disappears over the lip.  The short .11a crux is past the 5th bolt reaching a big hold over the lip.  There are two close bolts over the lip.  Clip the lower left bolt.  The right upper bolt protects the traverse on 'MAGA Communist'. It was the original bolt for Thong Crack but a draw on it blocks a key right hand finger edge.  Getting stood over the roof is insecure with foot smears on the lip.  Gain jugs and the last bolt which is just below the anchor.

Location

Fourth sport route from the right on the northwest face of Elephant Ridge.  Begin in large dihedral and climbs the right wall.

Protection

7 bolts / 2 bolt anchor. Stick clip recommend for the 1st bolt or it is possible to place a cam. Don't trust gear in this rock. It probably won't hold much of a fall.

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Christina Parodi on the 5.10 thin crack and thin of Thong Crack.  Photo:  Mark Rolofson
[Hide Photo] Christina Parodi on the 5.10 thin crack and thin of Thong Crack. Photo: Mark Rolofson