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The Tusk, the main line of Ganesha, on the Band Rock boulder

Band Rock · Variation of The Tusk

Ganesha

v13−★★★

Start as Diamonds in the Rough and climb to the last jug, then continue back under the roof on compression along the sloping arete and the holds under the belly, finishing on the far right of the boulder. Modern-day movement masterpiece, wheel-style bouldering.

Height
12 ft
Faces
W
Approach
13 min

The Tusk and variations1

  • The Tusk v11 ★★★

  • Ganesha v13− ★★★

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Approach

13 min hike near Ralston, PA Directions Map

Approach notes

Continue down the mountain road for 10 minutes (0.5 miles). Once to the overlook continue left along the edge and down below the outcropping, continuing right arriving at the roof in 3 minutes (100 yards).

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