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Shock and Awe 

5.10a

   
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Type: Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet
Consensus: 5.10a [details]
FA: Dave Bingham, 2003
Submitted By: David Tvedt on Apr 3, 2006

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Patty Black gettin' started on Shock and Awe

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Description 

This fun diverse route starts on patina edges. The crux hits low with in a maze of small patina holds facing different directions. Continue on with tricky pull-down edging leading to a steep jug finish.


Location 

South side of the West Buttress of Castle Rock


Protection 

Bolts. Bolt anchor at the top.



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Shock and Awe <br /> <br />Patty Black firin' a lap on one of her favorite routes at the Castle.

Shock and Awe

Patty Black firin' a lap on one of ...


Shock and Awe <br /> <br />Patty Black nearing the top third of the route.  Fun!

Shock and Awe

Patty Black nearing the top third o...



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By EB
From: Winona
Apr 20, 2009

classic!

By Jeff Jones
From: Elk Ridge, UT
Jul 12, 2009
rating: 5.10a

When it is 4 stars, you just do it. Don't leave the area without ticking this one off. A word of warning...don't do it in the heat of the day (as I found out the first time I attempted it). This route is best done in the morning.