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King Ghidorah
Description
King Ghidorah is a villainous monster from the Godzilla movies, a massive three-headed dragon that wreaks havoc to entire planets. This boulder is a monster too, which climbs the complete crack formed between the Goliath and Passage boulders from start to finish. Not too many like it around these parts, I'd say it's a must do in the Adirondacks for the crack bouldering enthusiast. Start with a body bridge of sorts at the mouth of the passage as far as you can manage to stick out. A sit-start is possible from the left on sculpted holds, seemingly an established problem. Undercling into fist jams (possibly stacks for the small-handed), then invert. Shuffle over to where you can turn the lip into the cave on handjams. Scum up and follow the right-rising corner with good holds and jams. Watch for a loose hold disguised as a jam maybe 12' up. This finish is a bit highball but secure and pretty easy. The finish has been done before but seemingly no one ever got around to the full line. Not sure about the grade, crux seems like turning the lip!
Location
The mouth of the passage on the left side of the massive Goliath boulder. You start on the road side of the passage and climb into the cave. This climb is the reverse of Wook in a Nook, but continues up through the cave where that climb begins.
Protection
Several pads. Tape. Lots of it.