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Riptide

5.11a, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 157 votes
FA: Bill Boyle
Utah > Wasatch Range > Southern Wasatch > American Fork C… > Membrane
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Description

Fairly long and sustained 5.11a climbing on quality rock. Look both left and right of the bolt line for the best holds. Look left of the chains for big clipping holds.

Location

This climb is on the far right hand side of the wall.

Protection

7 bolts to chain anchors.

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Nearing the final crux on [[105836694]] 5.11a.
[Hide Photo] Nearing the final crux on Riptide 5.11a.
Climber on [[105836694]] 5.11a.
[Hide Photo] Climber on Riptide 5.11a.

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Alec L
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Quality AF steep pocket pulling. FA Bill Boyle Jul 5, 2009
Aaron Shields
Lehi, UT
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Fun, sustained climbing that meanders pleasantly between the bolts. Steeper than it looks--milk the rests! Aug 14, 2013
Jeremy McCormick
salt lake city
 
[Hide Comment] Consistent, thoughtful, steep enough, and the tiniest bit of crimping to keep it on at the end. Loved every bit of it. May 14, 2022