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Fat Black Mama 

5.11c

   

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Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.11c [details]
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Submitted By: Blitzo on Oct 23, 2006


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BETA PHOTO: "Fat Black Mama".
Photo by Blitzo.


Description 

Climb the left side of the North Face past 7 bolts. The 5.11c section can be avoided by moving to the arete at the third bolt, making it 5.11a.


Protection 

Draws.



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Myles night climbing

Myles night climbing

Myles topping out on the Sharks Fin.

Myles topping out on the Sharks Fin.


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By Matthew Fienup
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From: Ventura, CA
Oct 29, 2007

Excellent rock quality considering that of nearby routes. Wonderful route!

[EDIT: I give it 3 stars for the 11c variation that stays right.]

By andy patterson
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
Mar 2, 2009

I agree with Matt, the rock quality is quite good on this route, especially compared to Pirates on Horseback. The crux, however, seems contrived, since it feels unnatural to grab the arete past the third bolt. Maybe you avoid the crux by STEPPING left, not simply using the holds out left. I don't know. Perhaps I'm mincing moves. In any case, fun climbing all around.