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Diamond 

5.9

   

FA: Mike Cirone, Ed Sampson
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.9+ [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 80 feet
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Submitted By: Kristin McNamara on Jan 1, 2001


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Description 

Calf work out! The crux comes before the first clip, and many 5.9 climbers have slid off. Well worth it.


Protection 

3 bolts and two anchor bolts that are shared with Desperado.



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By Jon Hanlon
From: SLO
Feb 11, 2004
rating: 5.9+

This is a great friction climb on solid rock. The crux is getting high enough to clip the first bolt. A fall from here results in an awkward slide/fall to an ankle busting ledge. It is definately solid 5.9 here...dont fall. It IS possible to clip the first bolt on Battle of the Bulge (use a long runner). This gives the belayer enough time to yard in rope and jump off the ledge in time to stop a falling leader from hitting the ledge. (trust me...it works!)