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Forearm Follies - 5.12b

Average Rating = 4.25/5 Average Rating : 4.25 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (6)
Rock
13 Bolts
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.12b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.50/5
  Rock Quality 4.50/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Walk around the buttress to the left of "Stacy's Farewell". You will see a large dihedral and roof Climb the face that is littered with pockets located 10 meters to the right of the visible chimney. 100 ft Local guides recommend you stick clip the second bolt.

Submitted by: vawterclimber on 2006-09-20
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Route ID: 50918

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: jreyher on 2009-05-25 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars pumpy

Classic long jug haul!

Added: 2009-05-13

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.12b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: chossmonkey on 2008-10-12 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Hidden Gem

Great jug hauling

Added: 2008-10-12

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: rat-baby on 2003-01-13 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars .

If you climb at military and don't do this route your gay. Great training route.

Added: 2008-01-13

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.12b
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: arwarreng on 2000-05-11 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars forearm follies

i came back and got my revenge, but it still took two goes.

Added: 2007-01-21

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Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: ccs_277 on 2005-11-08 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 2005-11-08

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