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The Little Smoke Bluffs:
Home to some of the most hallowed of Squamish classics, Neat & Cool can be somewhat crowded due to the ease with which most routes can be TR and the fact that it houses Neat & Cool 5.10a, Flying Circus, 5.10a (climber above), & Cat Crack, probably the best 5.6 in Squamish. A run up Pink Flamingo, 5.10b or Corn Flakes, 5.6 can also be quite enjoyable. NEAT & COOL, 5.10a
Moi on Neat & Cool about to make the mistake of traversing too high...
Low down on the climb (left) I managed a couple of good pieces of gear...bomber gear abounds throughout this classic. Brian trying to pink-point the climb on my gear (right): a long draw before the crux section never hurts... |
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CAT CRACK, 5.6
A true classic moderate, Cat Crack, 5.6, starts about 50' off the deck on the Neat & Cool crag (see main photo) so that by the time you reach the top you're experiencing great exposure for such an easy climb. |
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CORN FLAKES, 5.6
Another moderate climb at this crag, Corn Flakes is a real trip up huge, juggy flakes next to Neat & Cool: you can see it's overhanging section in the left-hand photo. The top (right) is the only real tricky section but with good pro, it's piece of cake.... |
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all photos ©2000 Michael levy |
