Northeast Mantle  V4

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Type:  Boulder, 10 feet Consensus:  V3 [details] FA:  unknown Submitted By:  Adam Hicks` on Nov 9, 2001 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (5) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

First off, I'm not sure this is the correct name for this problem, so if anyone knows what it is or who did the FA, feel free to submit a change or let me know and I will.

This problem is on the North East corner of the pebble boulder above an exposed tree root. One can identify it by a seam with two handholds that angles down and left; these are your starting handholds. To start, put your hands on the handholds and get your feet up however you like it-some use a heel hook, other just use a toe under the 'hang. From here, blast up to the sloping ledge above and then grunt your way up and over the bulge, mantle-ing as you go, utilizing if need be the next sloping ledge above. I personally like to put my left foot on the starting handholds and then rock onto it for the mantle.

This is a classic scrape your legs and stomach problem, and a must do for Flagstaff firsters.

I give it two stars because no one else will, and because it's such a battle.

Protection 

There's a big root and ledge below this problem, and you have to hang upside down almost to start it, so it can hurt to fall unless you position your pad appropriately.