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To Bolt Or Not To Be 

5.14a

   

FA: J.B.T 11/7/1986
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.14a [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 115 feet
Season: Fall / Winter
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Submitted By: Philip Scoles on Oct 31, 2006


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Ian on To Bolt the day after his redpoint.


Description 

America's first 5.14a. With only around 20 ascents, it still receives deserved winter-season traffic. Endurance is key for an ascent. 115 Ft of 12+ climbing with three 5.13 cruxes; no rests till the 10th bolt.


Location 

The Crimpy face left of Sunshine Dihedral.


Protection 

14 Bolts, then chains with fixed biners



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By Peter Franzen
Administrator
From: Portland, OR
Oct 31, 2006
rating: 5.14a

This is one of the most intimidating climbs anywhere-- moreso than the harder .14s at Smith. It doesn't get a ton of traffic but it's a hell of a line.

By mark d
Oct 31, 2006

most aesthetic bolt line at smith.

By Philip Scoles
From: Salem, Oregon
Nov 15, 2006

This line is way harder than it looks, and it's hard!