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The False Ripper Direct

One of two routes at Cloud Ripper Towers; an alpine line with no fixed protection.

5.6
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

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One of two routes catalogued at Cloud Ripper Towers, this climb sits at the lower end of the crag's grade span. An alpine line with no fixed protection recorded.

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