Route Number: 2166

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Mid Life Crisis * * *

Location: Croc an affrain
Grade: E1 5b
Length: 22m

First ascent: K McGee, P Tinney 29/08/10

Route Description:

To the left of Anaphylactic Shock is a large face. Start in the middle and climb the obvious ramp or directly up the face to a protruding block. A couple of reasonable microwires can be placed on the way. Make an awkward move and stand on top of the block. Move right to gain the cracks and place some good gear. Climb up these and continue to the base of the next wall. A sling can be threaded out on the left. Climb up the centre of the wall(good size 1 nut) until the holds run out, delicately move left to a thin crack with good nut placements and holds at the top. Climb up the centre of the overhang to finish.

Comments

Dave Millar - 26/03/2011
Very gud climb, move onto the block definetly thought provoking. Climbing flake after that is nice. Would agree with grade and definetly ** route, maybe 3. Great find!

P. Tinney - 04/09/2010
This is one of the best climbs of the crag and deserves three stars.It never eases. There is enough protection but you would prefer some more.The climbing is wonderful, the move onto the block is nerve wrecking and the layback section in the center is the best. Great climb.