Routes : North America : United States : Alabama : Northern : Sandrock (Cherokee Rock Village) : Holiday Block : **Pump Handles
**Pump Handles - 5.9
Average Rating : 3.46 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (19)
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Rock (Trad)
G
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Medium to large gear (up to #4 Camalot or equivalent)
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Description:
As the name suggests, the holds are bomber on this route (once you get past the start). Lots of great placements for gear.Starts just left of Kennel Club, directly below a prominent slot at the top of the wall. Climb a short corner up to a vertical crack; continue up the crack to the overhanging slot, and pull through it on good holds to the top.
Descent Options:
The beefy bolted anchors at the top have no rap rings, so top out and head to the east end of the block to find a rap station.
Submitted by: saxfiend on 2007-03-26
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Route ID: 29286
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: isara on 2014-10-13
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Great first 5.9 trad lead
Very obvious line with great pro the whole way. I've only led a few 5.9 trade leads but compared to routes like golden locks (5.9) at t wall or ox stone crack (5.8+) at Leda this is super chill. Great fun though.
Added: 2014-10-16
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Solo ascent by: twelvestringtex on 2012-12-01
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Onsight Solo
tricky start, interesting moves all the way. soloed 3x today
Added: 2012-12-01
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by: jwho2004 on 2012-08-27
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Big holds
Funtime
Added: 2012-08-27
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: bigredscowboy on 2011-11-05
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not difficult but intimidating at the grade. CAMP tricams are perfect here.
Added: 2011-11-05
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
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Onsight ascent by: satch on 2008-08-09
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freaking fun
good natural line
Added: 2010-03-09