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Kill Uncle - 5.12a

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Rock (Sport)
G
1
bolts
50
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11d
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.33/5
  Rock Quality 3.67/5
  Scenery 4.33/5
  Fun Factor 4.33/5

Description:

Not too sure but this is a one move wonder (maybe three moves) to the left of the Marks Moderate. The crux is above the second bolt and has a powerful undercling with a big move to good holds. Beyond this is easy climbing to the anchors.

Submitted by: lazyjammin on 2004-12-10
Last Modified: 2010-09-28
Views: 1015
Route ID: 23685

3 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.12a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: leoand23 on 2016-08-28 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars I'll be back for the red point

TRd after climbing lower arete. Tried direct start but was too much for my abiliites. Then I approached from the arete at some jugs close to the first bolt. I was sustained but fun.

Added: 2016-08-29

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: ranrod163 on 2013-03-16 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Classic

Did this by using the big jug above the first clip on the arête then down-climbing and traversing to the left to the second bolt. I've done this route twice, first time I exited left of the 3rd bolt using the good right hand pinch and pretty much joining the finish of Swallow My Pride. The second time I finished the route by staying true to the bolt line. I exited directly above the 3rd bolt avoiding going left to Swallow My Pride and used a thin not too obvious right-hand undercling slightly left of the 3rd bolt and did a big left-hand throw directly above the same clip. Felt this finishing variation was a lot harder and feel comfortable calling it 12a. I think the direct start, Kill Uncle with the latter finish would definitely be 12c and probably the hardest climb at the crag.

Added: 2013-06-14

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: stevecurtis on 2012-12-30 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars excellent rock

I started using this as part of my workout. A good route, hard feet, good hands. I approach after at second bolt. If one approaches at the first bolt it is probably 12 A

Added: 2012-12-31