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The Blight 

5.12a

   
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Type: Sport, 1 pitch, 35 feet
Consensus: 5.12a [details]
FA: Bill Boyle
Submitted By: J Farley on Aug 16, 2009

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Description 

This is a shorter route that starts to the right of High Water. It is soft for the grade and could be 5.11d


Location 

This route is to the right of High Water


Protection 

Bolts to chain anchor



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Lewis going for the clip on The Blight.

Lewis going for the clip on The Blight.

Lewis utilizing a heel hook to help stay on the wall while leading The Blight.

Lewis utilizing a heel hook to help stay on the wa...

Lewis moving into the last few moves until the anchors on The Blight.

Lewis moving into the last few moves until the anc...

Lewis on the first half of The Blight, working out the moves.

Lewis on the first half of The Blight, working out...

Lewis falling on The Blight!

Lewis falling on The Blight!

Lewis making the moves on The Blight.

Lewis making the moves on The Blight.

Lewis using small holds typical of The Blight.

Lewis using small holds typical of The Blight.

Lewis moving off tenuous holds toward the second bolt on The Blight.

Lewis moving off tenuous holds toward the second b...


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By Thomas Holmes
From: Utah
Sep 5, 2012
rating: 5.12a

The Ruckman describes this route as having a hard clip. I couldn't help but notice the second bolt (crux clip) has been moved almost a foot lower then its original placement, possibly making the clip harder or easier depending on your height.