Route Number: 1227

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McKinstry's Crack *

Location: Crohy Head South
Grade: VS 4c
Length: 18m

First ascent: A McKinstry, P McGuckin (4/76) (HS +A1) D Stelfox (First free ascent) (9/3/85)

Route Description:

Start: The route follows the obvious corner bounded on the right by a smooth black wall. Follow the corner through two overlaps to the top. Climbing is sustained throughout but protection is excellent. Crux is first overlap.

Comments

P. Tinney - 07/08/2011
This is an excellent climb. The start is hard with poor gear but after that the gear is bomber and the climbing superb. I would give it at least 2 stars if not 3.

Hugh Boyle - 17/03/2011
hgboyle@hotmail.com happy to help if i can

Peter Cooper - 14/03/2011
Hi Hugh, thanks for the comments; I took looked at the line and thought it looked great, too. I've been wanting to contact you, could you drop me an e-mail (on main guide page)? Need your assistance.

Hugh Boyle - 14/03/2011
This is a great route. Starting move more like 5a. rock on the upper crack is of Yosemite quality :-> oh everyone loves their local crag :->

Alan Tees - 16/02/2006
Incorrectly numbered on guide topo. Route 10 is McKinstry's Crack.