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Straight Outta Compton

5.12d, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 3.9 from 63 votes
FA: Dan McQuade, February 1992
Nevada > Southern Nevada > Mt Charleston > Kyle Canyon > Hood > 7. The Compton Cave
Warning Access Issue: Closed due to flood damage DetailsDrop down

Description

A steep jug haul marathon... CLASSIC!

Location

The obvious line of weakness at the back of the cave taking the overhanging groove out of pockets and cracks. The first route in the cave to be climbed.

Protection

7 bolts to LO

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Straight Out of Compton 12.d<br> Seen here: Heather Gambini<br> Photo Credit: Zack Barbee
[Hide Photo] Straight Out of Compton 12.d Seen here: Heather Gambini Photo Credit: Zack Barbee
Straight Out of Compton 12.d<br> Seen Here: Zack Barbee<br> Photo Credit: Carrie McKinney
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James firing down Straight Outta Compton.
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Colin on "Straight Outta Compton"
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Cliff T controlling the swing after the big intro move
[Hide Photo] Cliff T controlling the swing after the big intro move
Matt Kuehl enjoys Straight Outa Compton. Fall 2010
[Hide Photo] Matt Kuehl enjoys Straight Outa Compton. Fall 2010
Andy Hansen working out the moves on the fun and steep line. Fall 2010 www.mattkuehlphoto.com
[Hide Photo] Andy Hansen working out the moves on the fun and steep line. Fall 2010 www.mattkuehlphoto.com
Dammit, Diego! Stop moving!
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Straight out of Compton
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Keoni Onsaga
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Hirch climbs steep moves through the cave.
[Hide Photo] Hirch climbs steep moves through the cave.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Rami Najjar
[Hide Comment] This route is not 100 feet long, it is maximum 40 feet if that. May 27, 2012
Bolter Bot
[Hide Comment] The 2nd bolt has been replaced with a Wave bolt. Aug 16, 2019
Tanner James
Sierras
[Hide Comment] This route is fully fixed with permas Nov 15, 2021
James Braithwaite
  5.13a
[Hide Comment] Beta video: youtu.be/PEqnqJToljk Nov 18, 2022