The Village
Middling
Middling is the most difficult route within the crystal cave. It climbs straight up the middle.
First AscentBennyJul 19, 2026
First RedpointBennyJul 19, 2026
First Clean AscentBennyJul 19, 2026
Chalk Record5by Benny
Speed RecordOpenby Open
1Ascents
1Redpoints
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Start up the overhanging arete almost directly in front of you and move left onto the top of the other arete, then find a good but hard to get rest off to the left of that. Then go up the arete, and make sure to use what footholds you can towards the top. The first arete is the hardest part because it drains your stamina so fast.
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