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Helter Skelter - 5.11a

Average Rating = 3.67/5 Average Rating : 3.67 out of 5
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 3.33/5
  Fun Factor 3.67/5

Description:

Thin and short. Just right of Lichen or Leave. Climb first 30 feet of Roux, then step on to face and climb very thin crack to shared belay with Lichen or Leave It. The guide book may rate it at a 10 but 11a is probably more accurate. You had better be good a placing thin gear.

Submitted by: beattyjo on 2007-04-13
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Route ID: 45998

7 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10d
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
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Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: zealotnoob on 2010-11-07 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars step up and figure it out quick

this one all boils down to that one hard move. 10c? not the way I did it. with greater reach maybe. bring your microwires and make a nest.

Added: 2010-11-09

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: IsayAutumn on 2010-11-07 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Wow

Great route, although the crux is definitely harder than 10c, albeit short. Get in a good, solid piece or two after you traverse out left to the crack, because after that it's all micros through the crux, for the next 15-20 feet. I whipped once at the crux and sheared a #3 BD micro nut. Luckily I had another one right below it that held. Crux consists of cranking on a couple tiny, sharp crimpers with no feet.

Added: 2010-11-08

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: climboard on 2006-11-26 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars HS

Great climb once you exit Roux. The crux feels hard for the grade.

Added: 2006-11-27

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Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: thetrojanrabbit on 2005-09-21 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 2005-09-21

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: durangocraig on 2003-12-16 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 2003-12-16

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