Iraq in the Back Attack 5.6
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| Type: | Sport, 1 pitch, 90 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.6 [details] |
| FA: | James Garrett 2002 |
| Submitted By: | Nathan Fisher on Jan 1, 2003 |
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looking down from the anchors
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Description The right most bolted line. A little dirtier than the rest. Still a good climb.
Protection 2 bolts up top for the anchors and I believe 8 draws. Careful on the rap, use a 60 meter rope and aim higher in the gully.
Cody's first lead climb. Bad Ass shot!
| Holly low on IITBA
| 3/4 of the way up
| Kevin's first climb
| may 3, 2013
| may 3, 2013
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| Comments on Iraq in the Back Attack |
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By Andrew Gram Administrator From: Salt Lake City, UT Nov 7, 2004 rating: 5.6
| Bolted 5.6 routes don't get better than this. This wall in general is a terrific place to teach new climbers or leaders. A good addition to BCC. |
By Michael MacFadden Aug 17, 2007 rating: 5.6
| There are 2 chains at the top, and only 6 bolts on the way up. I don't think the route is 110 feet (33m one way) since you can do it with a 60m rope. A 50m rope comes up a bit short. So the route is probably somewhere between 85 and 90 feet. The route starts out easy up to the first 2 bolts. The area between the second and third bolts is the crux. After that it gets real juggy. Nice ledge at the top near the chains to set up an anchor. |
By James Garrett Sep 9, 2007
| I agree with the length assessment. I did not record this route on MP, though I drilled it. I don't know how to change the info beta if that is the case. I am happy to learn these routes are getting lots of attention and drawing the crowds away from the slips. |
By Donovan From: West Jordan, Utah Oct 3, 2008
| Like Andrew said, good wall for beginners. It's an easy lead. Good for dates too! |
By jeffozozo From: huntsville, utah Jun 23, 2010 rating: 5.6 PG13
| This is a great 5.6 climb with many variations. Good belay area. The first bolt is a little high, but you can protect the bottom part of the climb with gear. this climb is east facing so it gets morning sun and afternoon shade. |
By Matthew Washburn May 24, 2012
| I love this route, well protected. Easy and fun with great movements. Wonderful route James! |
By Jerome Sharpe From: Cottonwood Heights, UT Jun 28, 2012
| NOTE: The above description indicates this is the most rightward bolted route. That is no longer the case, I Ran to Afghanistan **which requires a 70 m rope**, is now the most rightward bolted route. Thanks to James Garrett for the beta, and the routes. |
By Devin Ashby From: Orem, UT May 9, 2013
| Was surprised to see the chains had a figure 8 on a the left chain on quick link while up there today. That was a first for me. Is this how we are protecting anchors these days? |
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