Lucky Nuts, 5.9X

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Lucky Nuts, 5.9X

Lucky Nuts, 5.9X

  • Lucky Nuts- 120’- 5.9X/
    • I really enjoyed this pitch, fantastic desert climbing really. However, the loose block about 2/3rds up creates issues. You have to mantel it to continue and then face a stiff move (for the grade) off of it with decking potential. It is larger and looser than you might imagine, creating serious potential hazard for anyone below. Start out in a wicked multi-walled chimney/off-width section. I placed no gear until the left crack closed down to hands. Stay in the left crack for the most part, jamming and stemming at times through pretty stout climbing at the grade. Handren calls it quite burly for the grade and I would have to concur. Once up to the before mentioned "death block", surmount it and climb the left finger crack (crux move) which reaches an easy finish above to a fixed belay/rap. Dow Lucky Nuts Area, First Creek Canyon, Red Rocks, NV, May, 2010
    Dow Williams
    on Jul 15, 2010 9:35 am
    Image Type(s): Rock Climbing
    Image ID: 638383

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