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Bent Brain 

5.8

   
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Type: Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet
Consensus: 5.8+ [details]
FA: Randy Judycki & Brent Bain, 1992
Submitted By: M.Morley on Feb 15, 2006

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Description 

A quality warm-up to some of the harder lines at the cliff. Start left of Jensen's Jugs. A thin start leads to easier and enjoyable climbing above.


Protection 

4 protection bolts, 2-bolt anchor.



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By Jan Roestel
Apr 11, 2011
rating: 5.8

It looks like all of the rain this Winter has cause Bent Brain morph a bit. The large boulder wedged in the V-slot at the top is gone. Anyone know the story or timeline of its demise? Be alert, some of the rock just below the V-slot is still loose, held together only by the dirt and roots that are left.
Also, some flake exfoliation has occurred for one reason or another. There a number of other flakes that seem to be loose too.
REMINDER: Please let the rock dry thoroughly after rain!

The third bolt appears to be new (w/ Metolius hanger.) The old bolt hole should be patched.

By Richard Shore
Apr 11, 2011

Jan - the boulder fell off in a winter rainstorm around Feb. When it fell, it also took out the massive oak tree at the base of the wall. Did you not notice this? The route is probably loose from the rockfall that occurred.

REMINDER - smart climbers don't climb at the Fire Craps! :)

By Jan Roestel
Apr 12, 2011
rating: 5.8

Thanks Rich, I remember a "thanks for clearing the oak tree" comment and I assumed that the two events were related.
PS - The Fire Crags are what you make of them. I like the Crags for rope soloing and can get in 15+ laps in a less than two hours for training after work.

By PrrdyLady
From: Riverside, CA
Mar 19, 2012
rating: 5.9+

Even with chipped foot holds at the start, it was extremely hard for a 5.8. And it didn't get any easier until after the third bolt. All the holds seem to have been worn away by the weather. I wouldn't call this a 5.8 anymore, unless it's just wicked sandbagged. Personally, hard climb for the grade for short and tall climbers.