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Revenge of the Shoggoths - 5.11c
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Phillip Bryan
Rock (Sport)
G
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5 draws
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Description:
5.11c/d. Starts in the little dihedral overthe right nostril of the Snouth of Shubb Niggorath. Shoggoths were servants of the Elder Things until they rebelled. They were enormous masses of gelatinous flesh that they could form into appendages and organs as needed. Phillip onsighted this route on his FA. Blaine later figured out beta at the crux that dropped it four letters to its present grade, making for a more balanced route.
Submitted by: Hogge on 2008-06-19
Views: 97
Route ID: 90872
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1 Ascent Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.11c |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by:
a year later, Blaine Burris gets 2nd ascent and John Hogge gets 3rd.
Thrilling!
A year ago, Phil Bryan sent it onsight and suggested 5.12c/d. Not much traffic followed that ascent, then today Blaine employed "magic beta" which eased the crux alot. Blaine thinks it's an 11+. I felt it was easier than Hastur's Semi-Liquid Fishy Things (5.11d). I think Revenge of the Shoggoths is 5.11c.
Mild beta-spoilers follow. Prior to bolting, Dave and Birddog had TR'd using similar "magic beta"; Dave feels it's a one-move-wonder 5.12a.
But despite the heavy crux at the start, I found it thrilling throughout. The crux left me zapped and facing a sea of holds to sort through, all slopers and a few jugs here and there, it's steep and sustained, and Blaine and I both had the feeling we could easily botch it before finding the top.
A year ago, Phil Bryan sent it onsight and suggested 5.12c/d. Not much traffic followed that ascent, then today Blaine employed "magic beta" which eased the crux alot. Blaine thinks it's an 11+. I felt it was easier than Hastur's Semi-Liquid Fishy Things (5.11d). I think Revenge of the Shoggoths is 5.11c.
Mild beta-spoilers follow. Prior to bolting, Dave and Birddog had TR'd using similar "magic beta"; Dave feels it's a one-move-wonder 5.12a.
But despite the heavy crux at the start, I found it thrilling throughout. The crux left me zapped and facing a sea of holds to sort through, all slopers and a few jugs here and there, it's steep and sustained, and Blaine and I both had the feeling we could easily botch it before finding the top.
Added: 2008-03-21
