I thought this route was called Stealin' but it is actually I've Been Robbed. See comments.
It is a short climb that packs a lot in. I like starting in the crack and ignoring all of the big holds to the left. It makes the climb more challenging and forces you to make some stylish moves. The crux near the top of the route involves pulling on pretty small holds.
Location
second bolted route to the left of Valentine's Day Arete, second to last route on main wall
The route to the left of Stealin is relatively new. One used to climb left onto this new route and then head back right to finish Stealin. Which kept the grade closer to .11a/b. It's now much harder, as people go straight up avoiding climbing onto the newer route. By the way, who ever bolted this newer route I'm referring to, should move the 2nd bolt down. Right now you've got to do the crux before you get it clipped and it's a ground fall. The clipping hold is also very small.
It's a sport route, keep people off the ground!!
Give me the world and I'll re-drill it where it should be.
By jbak From: Tucson, AZ Dec 11, 2006 rating: 5.11
The climb you describe is named "I Been Robbed" by Mike Arqueso done around '92. The name was uttered by someone who missed the on-sight. Mike originally intended that people would climb straight over the bolts but drifting left is just too tempting.
Stealin' is the 10d/lla between I Been Robbed and V Arete.
The left-most route was originally done with no bolts by Scott Ayers....free solo I believe. He was surprised that it had been drilled.
By susan peplow From: what day is this? Feb 6, 2007
5 bolts to chain anchor. Last few moves pretty steep and difficult giving it the 11b rating. Stiffer than Stealin directly to the right.
By Tommy Wilson From: Tucson, AZ Feb 14, 2008 rating: 5.11c
Tough crux crimp move comparable to (if not harder than) the low crux on Ecstatic Electricity. If you don't move out left to the mercy holds 5.11c/d. Fun route.
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