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Blue Velvet - 5.11c

Average Rating = 4.80/5 Average Rating : 4.80 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 5
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (7)
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Rock (Sport)
G
bolts; chain anchors
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.80/5
  Scenery 4.20/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Sport route 15 feet right of "Where's My Bourbon?". 5 QD + anchor. From "Vertical Heartland" 3rd Edition by Eric Ulner.

Submitted by: jds100 on 2008-06-04
Views: 875
Route ID: 6196

7 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: cmajercz on 2016-04-25 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars amazing climb

toughest moves are down low on the overhang, but the scoop feature at the top is no joke...

Added: 2016-04-25

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: ghaywood on 2012-10-20 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars ....

Low crux, then just hang on. With an exciting mantel at the top. Great route with great moves!

Added: 2012-10-22

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: Kriegerj on 2011-11-12 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great

Maybe soft? Definitely fun!

Added: 2011-11-15

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: iamkillbill on 2000-01-01 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Blue Velvet

Dont remember the exact date, way back when.

Added: 2007-11-08

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: matttracyg on 1994-09-04 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Another great route on RR Rock

Excellent moves on this route. Overhaning and then it gets balancy.

Added: 2007-09-05

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