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The Mad Scientist 

5.8+

   

FA: Brian Shelton and Stewart Green, September 2004
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.8+ [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 100 feet
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Submitted By: Cory P on Oct 2, 2006


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Description 

Great, fun route just to the right of Pikes Peak. Long run out to the first bolt, and be prepared to smear, but a great climb. Crux comes on a steep slab near the 5th-6th bolt area.


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6 bolts to a 2 bolt anchor.



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By Heath
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Jun 17, 2008

DO NOT TRUST the 4th bolt on this route. It spins completely around. I did not have any tools, so I was not able to tighten it :(

Heath

By Tom Hanson
From: Castle Rock, CO
Jun 17, 2008

Heath, Is the bolt itself spinning, or just the hanger?
A spinning bolt requires tightening or replacement, while a spinning hanger is awkward to clip, but represents no decrease in strength.

By Phil Lauffen
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Jun 20, 2008

I was there two days ago. The nut on the hanger was loose and I tightened it with my hand but I didn't have a wrench.

By Joey Jimenez
From: Colorado Springs
Aug 13, 2008

My wife and I did some laps on this route yesterday and didn't notice any problems with the bolts or hangers. I realize the previous post was nearly a month and half ago - I will assume it has been fixed. Thanks to whoever put in the work.