Fun sport route up one of the longer routes on Cattle Call Wall. Typical of most climbs at Las Conchas the crux is at the bottom as most walls are undercut and finding good feet is difficult. Getting past initial bulge is crux.
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Listed as route #3 on route topo photo for Las Conchas Cattle Call Wall.
By Jason Hundhausen From: Los Alamos, NM Jun 14, 2007 rating: 5.9
Very nice route. Direct start (straight through the bulge) is definitely the most difficult. Easier alternatives lie to each side. I'd rate the moves for the direct start as 5.10, but they're also height-dependent; after that it's 5.8/5.9. Well protected; certainly one of the best routes on Cattle Call Wall.
By Amanda Marie From: Albuquerque, NM Jun 24, 2009
This climb is so funny. I think it should be renamed: "The Hilarity of Slime" I mean, it's so funny when you're on top of that thing...and then every hold is so greasy from overuse. My partner and I were cracking up on this guy.
By Daniel Trugman From: Los Alamos, NM Jul 15, 2009 rating: 5.9
I agree, Amanda: This used to be one of my favorite routes ever but when I went back to it a few weeks ago, the grease factor had gotten really bad and now detracts from the route's quality. Ah well, now I remember why I don't climb at Cattle Call.
By Bryan T From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Oct 12, 2009 rating: 5.10a
I give it a 10a if you go direct. Easier once you are on top of the bulge.
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