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Super Woo

5.10a/b, Trad,  Avg: 2.5 from 2 votes
FA: Matt Samet (possibly)
Colorado > Boulder > Flatirons > North > Third Flatiron
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Description

This is a "direct" start to the Winky Woo, the big, striated, hueco wall left of the Southwest Chimney on the back of the Third Flatiron. Start 50 feet left of the standard Winky Woo where a large pine tree grows near the wall. Work right along a seam, then cruise up and left to a break. Work up and right into good but crispy huecos to surmount the last of the overhanging climbing then amble up the jug-covered slab above. This route can be done in one long pitch, I think.

Protection

Take a decent selection of stoppers and TCUs for the lower bit as well as some large cams/tube chocks to protect the huecos through the steepest section. Basically your standard Eldo/Flatirons rack.

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Tony B
Around Boulder, CO
  5.9 PG13
[Hide Comment] By climbing slightly off of the exact line (?), one can bring down the grade quite a bit. That whole wall in general feels most 5.8-5.9 on good holds and presents a myriad of climbing opportunities. Dec 1, 2014
Tony B
Around Boulder, CO
  5.9 PG13
[Hide Comment] Back again today to find the proper start - bad rock and poor protection are there behind the tree where that route is supposed to start. It is better a bit off to the right in full sunshine anyway. Dec 7, 2014