Locks of Dread
5.12- YDS 7a+ French 25 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British PG13
Avg: 3.5 from 28 votes
Type: | Trad, 100 ft (30 m) |
FA: | Darren Singer, Daniel Miller- Early 90’s |
Page Views: | 2,851 total · 13/month |
Shared By: | JJ Schlick on Aug 12, 2006 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
Description
Likely the first redpointed 5.12 at the Waterfall when Darren Singer onsighed the first ascent! This classy, all natural gear line starts in a thin hands crack through steep blocky alligator skin rock. A section of vertical fingers follows until the crack tightens down at a very important rest stance.
From the rest stance you will be able to leisurely try and find some very small wires and RP’s. More mystery gear has been talked about in the comments below. The bouldery, cryptic, and powerful crux on side pulls and gas pockets will test you mentally and physically. A pumpy finish adds flavor and seals the deal.
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