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Raspberry Blossoms

5.9+ R, Trad, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 4 votes
FA: Brent Kertzman, Nora Veit, Mike Miller
S Dakota > Needles Of Rush… > Iron Mountain > Raspberry Rocks > W Face

Description

Locate a shallow left facing corner about 20' left of Raspberry Corn Flakes. Start by pulling a very dicey move off a boulder at the base. After pulling the first crux it is possible to get some solid gear. Follow the finger crack as it widens to a set of anchors. I might add a bolt to the start to make future ascents more pleasant.

Protection

Two sets of stoppers, A set of cams up to 3", a set of RPs

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Tang
SD
[Hide Comment] C'mon you guys, stop bolting all the rock, find something you can climb. Jul 22, 2006
Brent Kertzman
Black Hills, SD
  5.9+
[Hide Comment] Tang,

I originally climbed the F.A. of this route ground up, onsight, without bolts. At a later date I chose to not be an egotist. I went back and retro bolted an "R - Rated" route I established so as not to lock up another under protected 5.10- route established by a 5.12 climber. I am totally comfortable having done so likewise. Now 5.10 climbers may enjoy the route which is still a bit spicy.

I added a couple of bolts at the begining plus established a new bolted slab finish which adds flavor to the route. The route is no longer an "R - Rated" outing. Apr 17, 2008