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The Charred Feather

Name: The Charred Feather
Rating: 4.0

V3 YDS 6A Font R

Routes in Ancient Fortress

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	Ripple Effect, The V6 7A
	Crow's Nest V11-12 8A+
	Overlook, The V10-11 8A
	Charred Feather, The V3 6A R
	Golden Feather, The V9-10 7C+ R

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Type:	Boulder, 25 ft (8 m)
FA:	Caleb Franchere
Page Views:	48 total · 12/month
Shared By:	Caleb Franchere on Dec 30, 2024
Admins:	Jason Halladay, Mike Hoskins, Anna Brown Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

This is the first addition to what I'm calling the "Wing" wall. The feature makes a perfect, spread wing.

This entire wall has the most solid, perfect, Hueco-esque holds. Both the Charred Feather and Golden Feather are easily 2 of the best highballs at the Pond.

However, you'll need balls of steel for the tiered landing on Charred Feather. Pads won't really make the fall much better. I'd recommend rigging up a net using the pedestal boulder and the big trees surrounding the landing.

Location

This line is on the right side of the proud, Ancient Fortress boulder. Start the Charred Feather by grabbing the jugs off the pedestal boulder. It'll immediately feel exposed as your feet leave the pedestal, since you'll then already be 10 feet above the ground.