OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Updated 25 May 2026, by JP.
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Black Scorpion
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
24
Length
15m
0
Natural pro requiredQuality
First ascent
Len Gillman, 1980
Located on
Topo ref
8
- P1
- 24
- 15m
- Trad
The stunning right-angle corner with crack offers brilliant climbing, although the gear requires some thought and has been known to pull. There is little if any prior to the obvious pod, with small cams and medium wires being useful in the crack after this point.
Comments
Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
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