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Description
As you peak-a-boo through the forest on the short approach trail, the first feature that pops out at you is an overhang with a few perma draws dangling. This is PTO For Thor. Start as for "Little Big Crack" which is a little spicy but all there (10d), but instead of heading straight up that route, cut right (2x equalized 0 metolius and then a bolt) to a great stance under the steep wall above. A couple of small cams protect the start of this section before switching to bolts and then perma draws. The difficulty ramps up until a crux (11d/12a) through the blocky roof is encountered. After surmounting the crux, make sure to save a few pieces of gear for the nice crack above (5.10/5.9) moves.....pump! One of the best at Cumberland.
Location
Start as for "Little Big Crack" but cut right after the initial bulge. Gear before that.
Protection
Single Rack to 3", doubles of 0 metolius, 0.3 and 0.4 camalots, 8 bolts
Nice to place 2x 0 metolius for the moves crossing from Little Big Crack to PTOFT.
You can leave the #1 & #2, the #3 is for the start below the high bolt, sometimes I just leave that too but just watch the deck!
Routes in Iron Mountain Crag
- 7PTO For Thor5.12aTrad