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Summary
Following the classic Karate Crack with a piece of Christian Brothers' west face showing in background. Photo by our friend Jason H. (Jan. 2008).
In January of 2008, we spent a day in the “main area” of Smith. We ran into our friends Jason and Tracy (who took some cool photos, below). Shirley sent New Testament, a 5.10a crack on the Christian Brothers. We then did Karate Crack to Peapod Cave (5.10a), a 2nd pitch of Karate Crackessentially. OK climbing with easier than it looks chimney (the crux is actually above the chimney IMHO). A nice sunny mid-winter day in Smith.
Photos
Shirley leading New Testament (5.10a) on the Christian Bothers (Jab, 2008).
Shirley sending the New Testament (5.10a) on the Christian Brothers formation at Smith - the shady slot just above her head is the crux (Jan. 2008).
Shirley eyeing the crux of New Testament (5.10a) before her send (Jan. 2008).
Shirley starting the lead of Karate Crack. Pitch 2, Peapod Cave chimney looms above (Jan. 2008).
Shirley leading Karate Crack (5.10a) in the Dihedrals at Smith (Jan. 2008).
Shirley on Karate Crack (Jan. 2008).
Shirley leading Karate Crack (5.10a) at Smith's Dihedrals. She's just about level with the belay inside the cave on the right but the climbing ain't over till you do the traverse & downclimb. Peapod Cave (5.10a) takes off up the flared chimney from the cave belay (Jan. 2008).
Following Karate Crack belayed by Shirley. Photo taken by our friend Jason H. (Jan. 2008).
Following the classic Karate Crack with a piece of Christian Brothers' west face showing in background. Photo by our friend Jason H. (Jan. 2008).
Following Shirley up Karate Crack. Photo by Jason H. (Jan. 2008).
Following Shirley up Karate Crack. Photo credit: Jason H. (Jan. 2008).
Starting the lead of the chimney that marks the lower portion of Peapod Cave (5.10a)...a.k.a. pitch 2 of Karate Crack (Jan. 2008).
Leading the easier-than-it-looks chimney on Peapod Cave (5.10a). Crux lies beyond the chimney (Jan. 2008).
End of the chimney portion and the crux of Peapod Cave. Photo credit goes to our friend Jason H. (Jan. 2008).
This is the crux of Peapod Cave (IMHO). Photo is by our friend Jason H. (Jan. 2008).
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