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Fear and Trembling

5.9, TR,  Avg: 2.7 from 50 votes
FA: Steve Sanhdahl and Rob Lemon summer 1984 (lead)
Wisconsin > Baraboo Range > Devil's Lake > E Bluff 06 - Ba… > 2. Balanced Rock Wall

Description

Fear and Trembling is located on the southeast half of Balanced Rock Wall on the face just to the right of New Box and Mr. Neutron. The start of the climb is the crux. Use small holds and smearing to get up to easier climbing. The corner to the left is off. Once you get up to the large ledge continue to the top by either using the corner or climb straight up the center of the upper face (5.10d).

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Mr. Neutron (11), New Box (10), and Fear and Trembling (9)
[Hide Photo] Mr. Neutron (11), New Box (10), and Fear and Trembling (9)
This is the 5.10d extra finish to F and T.
[Hide Photo] This is the 5.10d extra finish to F and T.
left of big tree on Balanced Rock wall
[Hide Photo] left of big tree on Balanced Rock wall

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Peter Arndt
 
[Hide Comment] Give the 5.10d finish through the flaring crack on the upper wall. Mar 5, 2010
Andy Hansen
Longmont, CO
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Damn, that upper section is radical! The moves are a bit long, but good. Feels like solid 5.10d moves for sure. Good addition to this good route. Too bad the pro isn't really there. May 15, 2011
Jeff VS
 
[Hide Comment] This isn't a bad little climb (not counting the 5.11 bit at the top) but I sure think it is way over rated at 5.9. The crux/start is a bit tricky to suss out but it can be done correctly (nothing "off route") at about 5.7 and nothing after the crux seems tougher than 5.7. I have watched people use 5.9 moves to get the crux but they seem more interested in finding marginal hand holds than using some of the nice dancing foot moves to get it done. Just a thought... Sep 26, 2016
Steve Sangdahl
eldo sprngs, co
[Hide Comment] For historical purposes only , I led this with my good friend Rob Lemon late summer 1984. I do not remember much except some uninspiring RP’s . I did not lead the direct finish.
Do I get the “coveted” FKL (first known lead)? :) cheers. Oct 10, 2021
Steve Sangdahl
eldo sprngs, co
[Hide Comment] Sean, nice lead of this route. Great to see that someone is still getting after it at the Lake.
I had not heard that Tommy had led this before but it’s certainly possible. Not sure who has led the direct. Just you.I wish old Rich Bechler was around to provide some insight .
Keep pulling down! Jul 19, 2022