The Burden of Immortality
5.13a YDS 7c+ French 29 Ewbanks IX+ UIAA 29 ZA E6 6c British
Avg: 3.9 from 46 votes
Type: | Sport |
FA: | Huey |
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Shared By: | m.wendling on Aug 4, 2007 · Updates |
Admins: | Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson |
No new route development is allowed until further notice. On July 19, 2019, the US Forest Service issued a notice that it would no longer allow the installation of new bolts or the creation of new climbing routes after manufactured routes were established, then subsequently removed/altered by climbers. In addition, the bolts/fixed anchors on an estimated 50 climbs at Ten Sleep have been affected in some manner that may or may not make them unsafe to climb. The list of altered routes can be found in a drop down on the main, "Ten Sleep Canyon" homepage. The US Forest Service, Powder River Ranger District, is actively working with the local LCO, the Bighorn Climbers' Coalition and Access Fund to develop a sustainable framework for route standards and a Climbing Management Plan for the canyon's future.
Description
6 bolts of easy low angle pockets and crimps on the slab lead to the steeper bits of climbing to the right of the gorgeous gold streak in the wall. A few bolts of fun jug hauling in the crack leads to a great, albeit slightly steep rest before the bulk of the route.
The next four bolt lengths are cruxy and very sustained with difficult moves between pockets and crimps while moving out the bulge of the route on super solid stone. Some of the pockets may be finger size dependent and the moves generally suit taller folks, but there are plenty of options for climbers of all size. Some people will want a long draw on one of the crux bolts to facilitate an easier clipping stance.
One last thin move on poor feet guards the anchors.
An awesome aesthetic route! Get on it!
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