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FA: Kirk Miller
New Route: Yes
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.10a [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 55 feet
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Submitted By: Kirk Miller on Jul 21, 2008


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Kirk Miller on his own route.
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Description 

Traverse in from the corner, right of Route Canal, balance past the first clip and gain the arete. Pull the crux above the last bolt.


Location 

See topo photo.


Protection 

7 bolts to chains.


Poison Ivy Alert 

Eds. note, there is a bunch of PI at the base if you start up the slab.



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By Kristoffer Schmarr
From: Denver, CO
Aug 13, 2008
rating: 5.10a

Good rock, fun climbing, lichen on some [good] holds. Several options to start, 1st bolt too low / unnecessary because there is a good stance for clipping the second.

By Ron Olsen
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From: Boulder, CO
Sep 15, 2008
rating: 5.10

Another steep, fun route. The crux at the last bolt was a little tricky and felt harder than 10a.

On September 15, there were only a few remnants of poison ivy at the base, but be careful when you pull the rope.

By Darren Mabe
Sep 24, 2008
rating: 5.10a

Thoughtful 5.9ish climbing to off balance crux at the last bolt, grazing the 5.10a mark. First bolt is not necessary.

By Julius Beres
From: Boulder, CO
Oct 25, 2008
rating: 5.10a

I'm going to disagree with the previous posters. I liked the first bolt! Thank you Kirk for putting it there. It may not be "necessary" if you don't fall, but the second bolt would be fairly far off the ground.

The climb is mostly 5.8-5.9 with one move near the top that makes it a bit more challenging. The last move is easier if you are taller.

By David Houston
From: Boulder, Colorado
Nov 3, 2008
rating: 5.9+

Very aesthetic line, well bolted. I found it about 5.9+, but I am tall.
Thanks Kirk!