Dynosaurus 5.12a
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Description This is a very striking looking line! When you see it, you'll want to climb it! Start in the corner on a platform about 6 ft above the trail. Reach left, clip the first bolt, and traverse left on to the arete. Climb up the overhanging arete using very positive holds until you can gain a stance on the right of the arete. (no hands rest here). Once you shake out, head up left to find some small holds on the left side of the arete and climb straight up to reach the roof (crux). From here, pull the roof, find the jugs, and continue to the top. This is a pretty good first 5.12a for someone breaking into the grade as the crux is brief, and you get an amazing rest before it. Super fun!!
Location This route climbs the overhanging arete on the right side of the first major formation in the Contact Zone area. It's located about 15 yds to the right of Potential Energy.
Protection 7 bolts, shuts.
By jarthur
From: Westminster, CO
Apr 11, 2010
rating: 5.12a
| This would be a proud first 12a for anyone and solid at the grade in my opinion. This is a stout, but amazing line. A short crux on slopers and crimps and a mantle to get to the rest is followed by a pretty sustained crimpy face with a big move to get over the lip. I felt the crux sequence getting past the rest was way harder than the move over the roof since that involved decent holds, big feet, to a crimp, or if you bust out higher a great jug. Definitely the best route I did at this crag. And a pretty classic 5.12 if it was located at any crag. Personally if I found the equipper I would buy this guy a 12 pack of his/her choice. |
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