Ascent Notes for: Chainsaw Psycho Dork - 5.11b Average Rating : 4.43/5

Glad to see so many enjoyed this route. Not sure why but it was always just a kick in the pants despite the crummy first 8 feet. The real story of the route name is a bit long to post here, but had to do with a strange grad student at UO in the mid 80s that everyone who lived in Carson Hall called "captain quaalude". "Don't mess with captain quaalude, he might be a chainsaw psycho dork" my friend Jim told me once.

One of my go-to routes at the snake. Love it.

This line will reaffirm all of the reasons you climb.

Sweet route including "Phil's crouch" and a 5th bolt knee clip. A little bit of everything combined to make a definite must-do at rattlesnake.

Steep but holds are there. TR'ed this a bunch while living in southern Oregon, had to return after moving away before RP came.

mix of move types, pumpy, must do. I heard the story on the name once, can't remember now but it was rather funny as I recall. Ever watch the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Had to do with someone like that right here in Oregon. Aside from the very start the rock is pretty solid. Cool features and pockets.

fun 5.11