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Description
The Doris Mitchell Headwall (A2+), on pitch 3 (named in honor of a favorite Waffle House waitress) is the technical crux, but, in general, be ready for an adventure on Brown Smack. Pitch 2 climbs a loose slot out of Kovite Cove (5.8) on the right side of the buttress and belays on a ledge 20' right of the Mace and Chain belay. Pitch 3 climbs directly above the ledge, up the visor and then dangles improbably out a weakness on the left. Tricky and strenuous.
Location
Access Kovite Cove one of several ways: climb The Faucet (5.9+) and traverse right 30' into KC; climb Ride the Pony and traverse right 50' into KC; or climb a short crack (often wet) behind a free standing pillar directly into to KC.
Protection
Heavy trad rack with double cams, TCU's, tri-cams, pitons ( a selection of knife blades, baby angles and LA's). There are no bolts.
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- 23Brown Smack5.9+Trad · Aid