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Scary Poodles - 5.11b

Average Rating = 3.83/5 Average Rating : 3.83 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (8)
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Rock
thin to 1"
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.33/5
  Rock Quality 4.33/5
  Scenery 4.33/5
  Fun Factor 4.33/5

Description:

thin left leaning lower crack, switch over to thin left leaning upper crack Continue past a fixed pin

Submitted by: artm on 2002-03-19
Last Modified: 2007-02-21
Views: 1419
Route ID: 6210

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: lsandvos on 2014-01-26 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Scary poodles

I would agree it's a little pumpy to hang the gear, but the stances are pretty good as there are feet right where you want them. Hand size gear for the anchor is necessary. Enjoyable route.

Added: 2014-01-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: bandidopeco on 2010-03-05 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars it is a little scary

The pin feels ok, but it's nice to get a piece above it. And don't forget the hand-sized gear for the anchor.

Added: 2010-03-10

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: stevecurtis on 1997-11-16 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars One of the few I rememeber in JT

I seem to remember thinking it was was bit soft and a bit bold, but adequately protected.

Added: 2009-11-16

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: fubar on 2007-10-06 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Protects better than you think

Though the FP is not all that inspiring...pumpy at the top--just go for it, the last holds are big!

Added: 2007-11-01

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: snowey on 2009-11-01 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars almost!

Update Nov 1 2009 - Tried to lead it after a couple of top rope attempts last weekend. Fell at the top crux. Will go down.

feb 17, 2007 - bandycoot weekend - Followed josh on this and had to take once. Crazy pumpy with thin gear.

Added: 2007-03-19

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