Torpedoes Away 5.9+
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| Type: | Sport, 40 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.9+ [details] |
| FA: | Karl Vochatzer |
| Submitted By: | Dylan Weldin on May 1, 2011 |
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I swear that hole has no end... Alec goes for the ...
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Description Tricky beta right off the ground makes for an enjoyable puzzle of a route. A fun 5.9 once you've figured out the sequence. Another super polished, bouldery start with -EASY- climbing above. It's fun regardless, and it also provides convenient access to the ledge where anchors for both "Angels and Poets" and "Matter of Honor" can be accessed so you can get ready for your headpoint of these two spicy leads by practicing on top rope :)
Location This is the route that people make up names for with the GIANT ARM-EATING hole at the bottom... but seriously, my wingspan is 6'8" and I cant reach the back. (Begin just left of this anomaly)
Protection 4 Bolts, Sport Anchors
Alec leads the route. "Angels" and "Matter of Hon...
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By Chance Copeland From: Austin, TX Sep 29, 2011
| Installation and first ascent was by Karl Vochatzer. |
By karl vochatzer From: Austin, TX Oct 10, 2012
| Thanks Chance. This was the first route I ever developed. John Hogge mentored me. I got no less than a dozen people on this before sinking the bolts. |
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