Talk:Manchester Wall

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Having climbed at the Manchester Wall and Pillars 1-3 for more than 15 years, there are a few "notes" to be added for safety reasons and difficulty rating updates. First, it is very possible to hit the ground during a lead while attempting to clip the 2nd bolt on many of the Manchester Wall routes. This occurs because of three reasons: 1) the belayer is standing out from the base of the Wall and/or has clipped into one of the buried anchor chains OR 2) the belayer is not paying attention during the leader's clip attempt OR 3) a combination of #1 and #2. I have witnessed several tradgedies.

Also, unlike at climbing gyms, there are no safety inspections of bolts and hangers at the Manchester Wall. Many bolts are over 20 years old. Climb and clip at your own risk!

"MSR" located to the right of "McKenna" on the 2nd Pillar is rated 5.11c R and finishes on the "Nemesis" anchors. "Blair Witch Project" on the 3rd Pillar is considered a 5.10D minimum.

On July 26, 2010 two routes were established on the 5th Pillar's East and Southest faces. The East face route is "105" rated 5.8+ with trad gear and 1 bolt drilled on lead. The Southeast face route is "Fire In The Hole" rated 5.9 with 3 bolts.

On August 1, 2010 three routes were established on the 8th pillar. The Southwest face route is "Cuatros Amigos" rated 5.10a with 3 bolts drilled on lead. The Southeast face route is "Outer Limits" rated 5.10b (avoid bulge) or 5.10d straight up and 3 bolts. The West face route is "Ocho Oeste" 5.8+ trad with 1 bolt (stay far right)

Submitted by Burt Johnston Richmond, Virginia (burt_johnston@hotmail.com) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.61.238.40 (talk • contribs) 19:17, 16 February 2011‎