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Initiation 

5.11a

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Type: Sport, 50 feet
Consensus: 5.11a [details]
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Submitted By: Bill Ballace on Oct 3, 2011

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Description 

This is a short route in the south talus field. Some fun climbing leads to a good rest and a really fun crux throw.


Location 

South talus field just right of geophysical.


Protection 

bolts to bolted anchor



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By Kemper Brightman
From: Tucson, AZ
Sep 21, 2012
rating: 5.11a

Although less sustained than some of the other 11's at spring, Initiation's crux moves make it worth while.