Pitch 1 Of Maverick

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Pitch 1 Of Maverick

Pitch 1 Of Maverick

Shirley on the C1 crack section of pitch 1 of Maverick. Crack is thin (finger tips....5.13a if done free) but the rock quality is very good. Approach sidewalk visible below (Feb. 20, 2006).
rpc
on Feb 27, 2006 6:34 pm
Image Type(s): Rock Climbing
Image ID: 176766

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Dave Daly

Dave Daly - Feb 27, 2006 7:20 pm - Voted 8/10

Bomber C1

Looks like loads of fun! Based on gear placement, looks like you were high steepin'....NICE!

rpc

rpc - Feb 27, 2006 7:36 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Bomber C1

Hi Dave,

Beyond the chunky opening 20' 5.9 R section (which I did at about C2), the aid on this pitch is straightforward - the high stepping is definitely not required. It's still exciting to see bits of sand being liberated from the rock by your offset nut or microcam as you weight it :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Radek

Diggler

Diggler - Feb 27, 2006 7:37 pm - Hasn't voted

5.13a?

Radek, did it really feel like a .13a to you? Just from looking at it, I wouldn't put it at more than .12d personally...

rpc

rpc - Feb 27, 2006 7:41 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: 5.13a?

heh, heh :)

Yeah, it felt very much like C1 to me but I was wondering HOW it was freed at all.....I mean, you're aiding on micro stuff in this sandstone which is only a small step better quality than the stuff in the Fishers IMHO (bal*sy to say the least). The book puts parts of this crack at 11+ and only a short section at 13a.
Thanks for stopping by Dirk.

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