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Realm of the Senses

5.9, Trad, TR, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 18 votes
FA: FA: Chad Hussey, Mike Heintz, Tony Trocchi, 11/1981
Connecticut > Central Valley > Cathole Mountain > Main Walls

Description

Good face climbing past the two short overhangs.

Protection

There are several trees at the top of the cliff that can make for a good anchor, but bring lots of webbing or static line because they're set back 20'+.

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Realm is conveniently pointed out with the dead tree limb. That is the limb that grabs your chalk bag and dumps it out on the TR lower- watch out!
[Hide Photo] Realm is conveniently pointed out with the dead tree limb. That is the limb that grabs your chalk bag and dumps it out on the TR lower- watch out!
Realm of the Senses pretty much follows the line of the rope.
[Hide Photo] Realm of the Senses pretty much follows the line of the rope.
"Realm" goes up to the left of the small grey tree. In the upper right corner, you can see ropes dropped for "Millions of Dead Dogs"
[Hide Photo] "Realm" goes up to the left of the small grey tree. In the upper right corner, you can see ropes dropped for "Millions of Dead Dogs"

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Michael Goodhue
Colorado
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Some gear trickery. Also, lead at night which could have contributed to gear difficultly. Awesome climb though! Apr 20, 2009
Clint Cummins
Palo Alto, CA
[Hide Comment] FA: Ken Nichols, Chad Hussey, Mike Heintz, Tony Trocchi, 11/1981 May 4, 2009
Joel A
  5.9
[Hide Comment] You can actually get Realm of the Senses, Millions of Dead Dogs, and Saturday Night Special all on one TR. Realm is easily the best line of the 3. Jul 7, 2011