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Fred - 5.11a
Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (6)
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A few small TCUs and wires. Around 10 draws.
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Description:
Excellent route that starts about 25 feet right of the obvious corner system Human Fright. A few small pro placements get you to the first bolt which is the technical crux palming up a blunt corner. A couple more crux sections will utilize most of your slab/face climbing skills. Not runout but bring a cool head on this one. Highly recommended!
Submitted by: crackmd on 2004-10-03
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Route ID: 57643
6 Ascents Recorded
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Onsight ascent by:
Fred
Slightly run-out, but the fall potential seemed safe and was not distracting. Rock quality is excellent and the moves require some thought.
Added: 2010-09-21
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| Difficulty | 5.11a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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PG13
Sustained 10d climbing all the way up with four distinct cruxes, some of them coming 10-15 above protection. Not quite R rated but close. The book says there is a .75 placement near one of the cruxes which does not exist. I used a green alien, yellow BD, green c3, one micro stopper and three quickdraws for the 100-120 feet of climbing. I would not want to fall on this one.
Added: 2010-05-17
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| Difficulty | 5.11a |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Harder for tall people
Well, maybe. It's easier to get the good edge before the first bolt, but harder for us to mantle. If you don't own any really small cams, this becomes a much scarier climb--micronuts just don't cut it here.
Added: 2007-10-26
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| Difficulty | 5.11a |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Bring a helmet
There are a few mantles above bolts. If you blow it and roll off backwards..... Beautiful climb. 7 pieces of gear (including bolts) in about 120' of climbing - beware!
Added: 2007-05-14
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Red Point ascent by:
Ascent Note
a little heady, but great fun. Bring draws, small to medium nuts, and a few blue/green alien sized cams.
Added: 2006-10-01
