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The Red Lizzard - 5.12a

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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13 bolts on first pitch, 9 bolts on second. Fixe ring anchors on both pitches.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.12a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Right at top of trail, look up and awe. Three great rest ledges follow the overhanging prow up the first anchors, dont let it fool you thought, this route is very difficult. It requires the whole body in cooperation with itself, no move is straightforward, it almost has a very traditional feel, using lots of drop knees, slopers, jugs, long dynamic moves, short squatty moves. Locally known as the best sport climb around. First pitch is 5.12a, second pitch is 5.9+ One 60m rope will get you off 1st, you may want 2 ropes to get off summit, unless you rappel down to the 1st anchors and swing left and in,(I have done this) or walk off.

Submitted by: bootyhead on 2004-01-28
Views: 637
Route ID: 9501

3 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: franzr on 2005-11-25 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Amazing sport line

Sport sandstone doesn't get better than this. Awesome scenery as well.

Added: 2007-04-26

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.12a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: sailorboy on 2006-05-01 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Perfect

This route (first pitch) was a long time redpoint attempt for me and when it all finally linked together it felt awesome. I would highly recommend the Red Lizzard, it has some real different moves on it that require different beta for many different people. This is probably still one of my favorite climbs. Second pitch is less than desirable, except for the exposure.

Witnessed by: Johnny Wildcat
Added: 2006-05-01

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: bootyhead on 2004-07-20 (View Climbing Log)

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Added: 2004-07-20