Regular Route
Alpine line with no fixed anchors among seven routes in Hoffman's Thumb.
- 5.6
- grade
- Alpine No Fixed
- style
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One of seven routes catalogued in Hoffman's Thumb at May Lake Area, this alpine line features no fixed protection and represents the lower end of the grade span found across the sector.
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