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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Windy Ridge : ... : Pull Me Up (5.10+)
By: Hendrixson When: Sep 24, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: A great thinker of a route that stays solid at the grade until the last two bolts. Highly recommended.
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Location: AZ : Central Arizona : Homestead
By: Hendrixson When: Sep 21, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Peter:
The drive is approximately 2 hours from Phoenix. The dirt access road requires 20 minutes. Hence it can be done as a day trip but a weekend is more enjoyable.
Only a small portion of the road requires a 4x4 but this section was getting noticeably worse in the spring. An alternative is to hike or bike in.
You can chase sun or shade all day so you can climb all but the hottest days of the year.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Mid-Mountain : ... : Photo
By: Hendrixson When: Sep 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Like a boss!
Careful not to step behind the rope. If you fall and your foot catches you can flip upside down.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Upper Highway : ... : Spiderman (5.11)
By: Hendrixson When: Sep 17, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: I bypassed the brutal crimps by venturing left to the undercling after the forth bolt. Definitely easier but perhaps not in the spirit of the route?
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Upper Highway : ... : Not known at this time (5.11-)
By: Hendrixson When: Sep 17, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: This climb is between 'Stepping Into Blue Sky' and 'Mini-Me'. Other than a few bolting issues (ground fall potential getting to the second bolt and drag from the chains), I thought it was a lot of fun.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Summit Crags : ... : Hard Day at The Orifice (5.12b)
By: Hendrixson When: Sep 15, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: I've been mulling over whether this route can be led on gear. I believe it might be possible.
Sling tooth (~2nd Bolt)
Cam in pocket (~4th Bolt)
Cam in flake (~6th Bolt)
Cam in flake undercling and/or nut in eye pocket (~8th bolt)
Cam and/or nut in deep crack (~9th bolt)
Nut from redpoint crux (~10th bolt)
The start is the most questionable part. The tooth might not be deep enough and a fall before the second piece might result in a ground fall. Still I think it might be po... more >>
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Summit Crags : ... : Granite of the Apes (5.13)
By: Hendrixson When: Sep 11, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: And the coveted third ascent goes to Jesse! He just wouldn't let go. So inspiring!
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Summit Crags : ... : Amandatory Bolt Testing (5.9)
By: Hendrixson When: Aug 20, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: This is representative of the multi-pitch routes on the Fortress: featured granite and run-outs on easier terrain. Fun!
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Summit Crags : ... : Hobo Bolter (5.10+)
By: Hendrixson When: Aug 20, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: 3rd route right of the tree means 4th route on the wall.
I bypassed the direct finish by climbing the gully to the left of the head wall, which significantly lowers the grade.
The stemming in the middle is great fun.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Mid-Mountain : ... : Gully (5.8)
By: Hendrixson When: Jun 17, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Yikes! Glad you have recovered and thanks for the reminder.
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Location: AZ : Northern Arizona : Winslow/ Clint's Well Areas : Winslow Wall : West Side : Bro Job (5.11b)
By: Hendrixson When: Jun 13, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: If memories serves there are three bolted lines in the corner upstream from 'Stick It'. 'Bro Job' is the leftmost line and on the left face. The mussy hooks can be seen from the ground. I suspect you climbed the right face that ends with a small crack. I believe this route is harder but I have not been on it.
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Location: AZ : Northern Arizona : Winslow/ Clint's Well Areas : Winslow Wall : East Side : Shiva's Lunchbox (5.10-)
By: Hendrixson When: Jun 13, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Assuming we climbed the correct line this route is approximately 6 bolts and 60ft.
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Location: AZ : Northern Arizona : Winslow/ Clint's Well Areas : Winslow Wall : East Side : Aqua-Vulva (5.11)
By: Hendrixson When: Jun 13, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: An absolutely fabulous route. Three scoops followed by excellent patina edges makes for a unique, classic route. In my opinion this route is better than Mulva but both are not to be missed.
I would recommend stick clipping the first bolt as the starting moves are tricky and the rock seeps.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Lower Highway : ... : Photo
By: Hendrixson When: Jun 9, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Congratulations!
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Windy Ridge : The Helmet
By: Hendrixson When: Jun 5, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: My understanding of the routes from left to right:
Vertical Routes
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Adventures of Nad & Huck 9
Brain Bucket 10b/c
Ain't My First Rodeo 11a
Danny Likes Men 10d
Critical Mass 11b
Tony's Route 11b/c (Shares first 3 bolts w/ Critical Mass)
Mr Clean 10d
Cave Routes
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El Torito 12a/b
Dwarf Toss 12c
Freeloader 13a (Dwarf Toss + Chain Gang Extension)
The Crossing 12b
Demolition Derby 12a/b
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Mid-Mountain : ... : Player Hater's Club (5.11)
By: Hendrixson When: Jun 4, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: The first pitch is great fun. The climbing is thought provoking, indirect and varied.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Mid-Mountain : ... : Do You Want to Live Forever... (5.9)
By: Hendrixson When: May 31, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Neat story. Thanks for sharing.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Mid-Mountain : ... : Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (5.11d)
By: Hendrixson When: May 31, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Very sequence intensive and technical. Full value despite its length.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Upper Highway : ... : Bouldering 101 (5.12)
By: Hendrixson When: May 29, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Way to go Matt! Consider me impressed. Well done.
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Location: AZ : Northern Arizona : Winslow/ Clint's Well Areas : Jacks Canyon : Casino Cliffs : Take The Money and Run (5.11b/c)
By: Hendrixson When: May 24, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: As a 6'0" climber I came away convinced that this route favors shorter, flexible climbers. My left leg dangled uselessly during the crux as I was unable to place it above the roof. I am relieved to have finally sent this mini-project.
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Location: AZ : Northern Arizona : Winslow/ Clint's Well Areas : Jacks Canyon : Main Wall : Shortest Straw (5.11d)
By: Hendrixson When: May 16, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: In my opinion no stick clip is necessary, two of the holds were drilled and it is slightly soft for the 5.12a grade. Nevertheless I enjoyed playing around on it.
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Location: AZ : Central Arizona : Homestead : North Buttress : So Easy (5.11c/d)
By: Hendrixson When: May 13, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: This route is awesome!
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Location: AZ : Central Arizona : Homestead : Slate Nation : Infectious Groove (5.11c)
By: Hendrixson When: May 9, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: One of the best on Slate Nation.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalin... : Mount Lemmon Highway (Catal... : Upper Highway : ... : Geir Up (5.11-)
By: Hendrixson When: Apr 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Well done Caleb. Getting strong.
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Location: AZ : Southern Arizona : Cochise Stronghold : West Stronghold : The Tombstone : Old School Executioner (5.12+)
By: Hendrixson When: Apr 18, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Looks awesome! Nice work Geir, Marcy, Eric, et al.
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