Laughing Man - 5.11b
Average Rating : 3.50 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 191
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)
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Description:
Start a few feet right of Welcome to the Gunks, beneath an obvious flake in the large roof above. Climb the short, difficult face, then work out the flake and turn the roof at the point. Follow left facing corners to a bad anchor. It is possible to escape the crux by traversing left or right (.10a) from the lip of the roof before going over.
Submitted by: jackflash on 2006-10-23
Last Modified: 2007-02-17
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Route ID: 77980
5 Ascents Recorded
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Second ascent by: gblauer on 2011-04-30
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Just getting to the hoizontals was a pain
Going up the left side of the climb was a non starter for me. I came in from the right (I am very short) and it was much easier to get under the roof. The hand traverse right was lots of fun, the heel hook, mantle even more fun. Nice climb!
Added: 2011-04-30
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Difficulty | 5.11b |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
Red Point ascent by: fotovult on 2010-06-07
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laughing man
Burly and physical roof - but takes great gear.
10 variation is to the left once you pull the roof, the 11 version goes up and right to not-so-obvious holds.
R climbing before the roof is about 5.8/9.
10 variation is to the left once you pull the roof, the 11 version goes up and right to not-so-obvious holds.
R climbing before the roof is about 5.8/9.
Added: 2010-06-24
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Difficulty | 5.10b |
Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by: billiebob on 2008-08-08
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Worthwhile roof problem with good gear
Since when is this 11b? In my old Swain guidebook it's rated 5.10- and that seems pretty reasonable to me. I could imagine it being very hard if you don't know the beta. A worthwhile route.
Added: 2008-08-08
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Second ascent by: stashyboy on 2004-08-16
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soft for the grade....
Added: 2006-11-16
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Onsight ascent by: jackflash on 2006-07-06
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My first 5.11 onsight in the Gunks
Added: 2006-07-06