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Masuko - 5.11a

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
Rock (Sport)
G
1
Bolts
90
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.50/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

This climb is one of two 5.11a climbs bracketing a 5.11d called "Bender". Relative to the wall that has "Gimme A Clown", and "Cowboy in the Dirt", the wall on which Masuko lies is the next wall to the North. The wall faces South.

Descent Options:

Rappel from fixed gear.

Submitted by: Achilleus30 on 2008-11-11
Views: 113
Route ID: 96989

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: maowcakes on 2009-10-25 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Awesome

Had to wade out to it, but it was worth it. Slightly over hanging wall with nice technical moves.

Added: 2009-10-26

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: dvs on 2009-03-08 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars no header

no notes

Added: 2009-03-09

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: Achilleus30 on 2008-11-10 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Blew the onsight by jumping for a sloper.

This was a fun way to ease into 5.11 climbing at Whipporwill. Red Point second go.

Added: 2008-11-11