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The Smoking Pickle 

5.12a

   

FA: Dave Dangle, Rich Aschert 2004
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.12a [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 95 feet
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
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Submitted By: jarthur on May 17, 2008


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Description 

A very thin and difficult sequence which starts as soon as you take your feet off the ground and does not stop until you reach the 4th bolt. Once you've gotten to the 4th bolt rests placed just where you need them will get you through the moderate finish to the anchors. Just as good as the other 12s on this wall if not one of the best.

Although very similar to its neighbor Spontaneous Combustion the crux section felt harder and more sustained. Some loose rock along the way, but further ascents will help clear some of this away. Having your belayer wear a helmet is not a bad idea.


Location 

Located at the Combustion Wall Area. Immediately left of Spontaneous Combustion.


Protection 

12 bolts w/ a 2 bolt anchor



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By Fred Knapp
May 19, 2008

A brilliant route. One of the best at Shelf!