Space Lichen  5.12a

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Type:  Sport, 45 feet Consensus:  5.12a [details] FA:  Hank Caylor, Keith Guillory Submitted By:  Will McDonald on Feb 14, 2009 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

This routes looks easy from the ground. It is not. What appears to be a featured and not-so-steep undertaking is actually a series of hard mantles followed by a technical and footwork intensive crux. The movement is excellent and varied, as is the the position. Very well bolted.

Location 

Faces the parking lot on the Solo Boulder. Located on the blunt arete closest to the Split Rocks. Space Lichen is easily recognizable by the large, horizontal flake which cleaves the bottom of the route. Begin by traversing the flake and standing on it to clip the first bolt.

Protection 

5 bolts and rappel anchors. A #4 or #5 camalot is comforting but probably unnecessary for the entry moves.