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20m.

Rockfax Description
Climb up to the ramp and follow it to its end. Step right to pockets on the wall then move up right to easier ground. Move back left to a lower-off. Finishing as for the upper section of Soft Option gives Zero-Soft Option 8a. © Rockfax

FA. Pete Gomersall 1984. The route name refers to the first ascensionist's feelings about the use of chipped holds. Since filled in and reclimbed and regraded..

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Summer '25

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High 8a
Mid 8a
Low 8a
High 7c+
Mid 7c+
Low 7c+
High 7c
Mid 7c
Low 7c
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Not Set
Redpoint
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Route of Interest
The Gemini Incident

Grade: 7c+ ***
(Dib Scar)

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