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Steep Street - 5.11a

Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (8)
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5 bolts plus anchors
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.33/5
  Rock Quality 4.33/5
  Scenery 2.67/5
  Fun Factor 4.33/5

Description:

Definitely steep, classic thuggery, on less than solid rock. bring your endurace. It's the climb at the left end with 5 bolts

Submitted by: krustyklimber on 2002-02-28
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Route ID: 12834

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: sshiflett on 2009-06-20 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars steep jug haul.

I didn't think the bottom was particularly tricky,...just steep.

Added: 2010-02-20

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: cashmang on 2009-09-27 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Climb this while listening to German techno about robots

I was actually intimidated by this route the first few times I tried it, because my arms were already pre-smoked and I didn't quite have the gas to send the opening sequence. But then I went back to the route today and decoded it after a couple more tries. The lower overhanging section to the 2nd bolt is basically a sequential boulder problem with 2 specific moves that took some figuring out, but once you get the sequence nailed the route becomes pretty cake for an 11a. Figure out how to get to the ultra positive horny hold slightly above and left of the 2nd bolt and the rest of the route is 5.9/.10a to the top. The second clip is pretty scary because the hold isn't wonderful and you'll definitely deck out if you slip. The holds are currently pretty greasy due to the route's popularity and could use a brushing. At first I thought crimposaurus was a full sprayer for saying that this route makes a good warmup and cool down, but now that I have figured it out I totally see what he/she means. Will be a good warmup and gear rescue route for my next 12 project, Under Arrest -- the route next door.

Added: 2009-09-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: Crimposaurus on 2006-09-24 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Easy Street

This is such a good route if big somewhat thuggish moves are your forte. I enjoy it thoroughly as a warm up and a warm down considering how short it is. Nonetheless, one of the best routes on the wall due to the quality of the moves and the rock, the only reason it deserves a 5.11 is because of the steepness of the route and the beginning sequence can be a bit confusing. Great route overall, whether you project 5.11 or warm up on it.

Added: 2007-03-31

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: ilikerock13 on 2005-05-29 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 2005-05-29

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: ron_burgandy on 2005-04-23 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 2005-04-23

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