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Purple Shark - 5.12a
Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (12)
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6 bolts to 2 bolt chain anchor
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Description:
On the left arete of the south-facing part of the Swiss Wall. Where the route splits head left and pull the roof. Big holds but you fight the pump. Lots of traffic makes some holds greasy, but still a Great climb!
Submitted by: claramie on 2004-07-26
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Route ID: 56569
12 Ascents Recorded
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Red Point ascent by: andrewG on 2011-12-31
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Fun climb, got it second try. 2 distinct cruxs. I didn't use the beta I had been planning on but it worked out.
Added: 2011-12-31
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Difficulty | 5.12a |
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Onsight ascent by: A-Bowl on 2011-03-27
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Fun moves
Better rock in this area than i was lead to believe. Great holds.
Added: 2011-03-29
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Difficulty | 5.12a |
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Red Point ascent by: RyanJames1984 on 2009-10-05
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Purple shark
The best 12a at the pit.
Added: 2009-10-05
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Top Rope ascent by: pyrosis on 2006-06-15
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Wow
This climb is awesome! Gonna work this one after energizer.
Added: 2006-12-16
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Difficulty | 5.12a |
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Red Point ascent by: sailorboy on 2006-06-25
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So, I dropped the F-bomb real loud
Wide range of moves with a good rest, coming out over the roof is way fun.
Added: 2006-11-15