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For many traditional and sport climbers, the quest for the perfect splitter—a continuous, parallel-sided crack that cuts through a cliff face—is the ultimate goal. While crack climbing offers a distinct form of movement, not all cracks are created equal. When climbers talk about a particular feature, often referred to as "Aspen Crack" (specifically popular in regions like the Red River Gorge) being "better" or a "splitter," they are describing a confluence of perfect rock quality, consistency, and athletic challenge. aspen crack better