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The Ayatollah 

5.11b/c

   

FA: (TR) Mike Waugh 1979, FL: Bob Gaines & Tommy Romero 4/97
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.11b/c [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 50 feet
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Submitted By: Vernon Stiefel on Nov 1, 2003


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Description 

Originally rated 11a on TR, this fine route is in the middle of the "amphitheater" on the upper north face. The climb begins as a thin crack that tapers to a seam where the first of three closely spaced bolts occurs. Powerful tips liebacking and high steps lead to the top. Clipping the bolts is tenuous / strenuous! Great rock - three out of five stars.


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Two or three small cams or TCU's plus quick draws for three bolts. A two bolt anchor with webbing is at the top.



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By Adam Stackhouse
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From: Escondido, Ca
Mar 20, 2006
rating: 5.11b/c

Interesting climb going from a shallow crack to hard face. Lieback city. On TR this felt at least 5.11b.