5.9 Get Your Wallet (evo Portland)

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Nov 6, 2016Sports & Recreation

Even though this route is rated a 5.9, it climbs more like a 5.8 so it’s what I call an ego climb. Overall it is pretty straight forward. There are only a few moments where you feel a bit awkward and off-balance but swit...

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