Friction Impossible
5.12a YDS 7a+ French 25 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British
Avg: 2 from 1 vote
Type: | Trad, 100 ft (30 m) |
FA: | Bob Gaines and Todd Gordon, November 1994 |
Page Views: | 1,182 total · 5/month |
Shared By: | Bob Gaines on Dec 21, 2002 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
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Description
Begin from stacked blocks about 30 ft. right of Misssion Impossible. Climb the slab via unique black knobs in tan rock, with the crux after the second bolt consisting of incredible friction between the knobs. On the day of the FA the high temp was around 43 degrees, which made for some incredible smearing opportunities. Do it on a cold day!
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