Short but Thin, El Capitan 5.11b

   
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Yosemite Valley, California USA

  • Currently 3.0/5
Avg time to climb route: 45 minutes
Approach time: 20 minutes
Descent time: 10 minutes
Number of pitches: 1
Height of route: 25'
Overview
Technical and strenuous, Short but Thin makes up for its meager length with fierce moves. Few people lead this, but thin cams and nuts protect it well. Toprope this climb by leading the polished 5.7 flare that begins Sacherer Cracker.
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Source: SuperTopo Guidebook Staff Last update: June 28, 2009
El Capitan - Short but Thin 5.11b - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click to Enlarge
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