License To Bolt 5.11b
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| Type: | Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.11 [details] |
| FA: | Brooke Sandahl & Jeff Ellington 4/87 |
| Submitted By: | Bryson Slothower on Mar 7, 2006 |
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Description This vicious little route hits you with a low crux but stays on you till the anchor. The rock is sharp but the moves excellent. It may be a bit easier for tall people.
Location just left of Phoenix
Protection draws
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By C Miller Administrator Mar 7, 2006 rating: 5.11b
| A good climb that was originally known as "JBGHSL" when done as a TR. The name stems back to the friction between the old Tradionalists and the "new wave" Tricksters; if you don't know what the acronym stands for ask around and I'm sure you'll find out. |
By 1Eric Rhicard Jun 9, 2008
| I am 5'6" tall and climb 5.11 regularly and I couldn't do the move so I would agree that it might be easier if you are tall. It could be a long humbling week if height is not a valid excuse. |
By Ben2 From: Bend, OR Jun 15, 2008
| I'm 5'4" or so and just got back on the route today. Though I didn't redpoint it, the moves seemed easier than before, and not quite so "reachy". Thought I'd post this in case any other shorties out there were getting nervous! |
By Ian G. From: PDX, OR Apr 25, 2009 rating: 5.11b/c
| I thought this route was very difficult for .11b (compared to say vomit launch). Got shut down by the lower crux. The climbing on the upper part of the route is great and on some unique stone. |
By Caleb Phillips From: Boulder, CO Jul 26, 2009
| Hardest 11 I've ever been on. In terms of other 11b climbs, it's way harder than Cool Ranch Flavor (on Morning Glory), and is harder than Embryonic (rated 11d, on Student Wall). Maybe I am too short (I'm 5'10") or was just stupid, but the lower crux felt solid 11d or harder to me. |
By Monomaniac Administrator From: Morrison, CO Jul 27, 2009
| Welcome to Smith! Its not you, this just happens to be one of the classic Smith sandbags. Not a good choice for a warm day. |
By cerickson From: Portland, OR Aug 30, 2010
| I'm 6'2 and thought the low crux on this route was brutal. Very hard for 11b, the middle and upper parts of the route are awesome! |
By richard magill Jun 22, 2012
| great route,lots of fun movement. move down low is definitely the hardest move by far. would probably be rated 12a if it were in Colorado... |
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