Spiral Staircase
Entry-level route at Cockscomb; alpine climbing with no fixed anchors.
- 5.0
- grade
- Alpine No Fixed
- style
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One of five routes catalogued at Cockscomb, this climb represents the entry point to the crag's grade range. An alpine line with no fixed protection.
Photo of the crag
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