Route Number: 2065

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The Guardian Crustacean Spits Fire

Location: Muckross Head
Grade: E5 6b
Length: 12m

First ascent: Ali Moles, Ali Wilson, Paul McArthur 6/5/00

Route Description:

Start about 35m to the right of The Borg ate my Mars Bar beside a large pool and below a roof/corner with three obvious cracks on the headwall above. Make interesting moves up under the roof taking care not to disturb the guardian crustacean too much with your gear placements. Move leftwards into the corner by technical and bold moves before reaching up to a large ledge and good rest. Select the central crack and climb comfortably up to the next roof where lack of holds forces you out right and over the roof in a spectacular position to another crack on the right and easier climbing. Belay in the small bowl at the top of this crack.

Comments

Ali Moles - 27/04/2010
The Guardian Crustacean spits fire is not far left of Amnesty 5-10m.It is well to the right of Pitchfork Wit. The Borg assimilated my Mars bar would fit in closer to them. I will check them out. I have another project down at that end at the moment.

Ali Moles - 26/04/2010
Sorry, my mistake and didn't know how to correct it. It is E5 6b.

Pete - 26/04/2010
Thanks Ali, we'll soon get that corrected.

Pete - 26/04/2010
Would you be prepared to nominate a position for these 2 routes? Do they come between Pitchfork Wit and Pumpkin Pie?