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Supreme Onion Sacrifice

5.11a, Sport,  Avg: 2.5 from 63 votes
FA: Jeff Fongemie 1992
New Hampshire > Rumney > Apocalypse Walls
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Description

The far left route at the wall, just left of the left gully, Supreme Onion goes up the slightly over hanging often wet wall. There are a few tricky moves at about 2/3 of the way up the route, as the route heads right before going straight up to the top. A good rest can be gained near the crux.

People who don't figure out the beta say the route sucks. Those who figure it out say it's fun. Which one are you?

The only down side to this one in my mind is the wetness. Bummer.

Location

The far left route at the wall, just left of the left gully.

Protection

5 bolts. Some people like to put a cam in before getting to the second bolt. I've never noticed a need for it, but it's there if you want it. Quick clips I believe.

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S. Neoh
 
[Hide Comment] If this route is dry, climb it! It is fun, techy but not too crimpy. Best enjoyed when there is little or no chalk on the climb; gets one looking and thinking of how to get past the crux. Jul 30, 2010
Eric Leclerc
Montreal
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] So true that this one is often wet. I think it's not that hard for a 5.11a.
Didn't really find the famous crux. It felt consistent from the bottom to the top.
If you start at this grade and are good on good crimps, this one's for you. Feb 19, 2014
[Hide Comment] No quick clips as of 7/23/2016. Just giant eyebolts to rap off of. Jul 26, 2016
Troy S
Waltham, MA
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Installed ss rap rings on 9/17/16. This route is pretty good, not sure why it only gets 2 stars... Great warmup for some of the harder stuff in the area. Also, there are 5 bolts on this route now. Sep 19, 2016
Eli B
noco
 
[Hide Comment] I have never seen this route dry. Jun 26, 2019
Chris Dundorf
Barrington
[Hide Comment] This fun route was dry yesterday, Aug 2, 2022. Hit it before the rains start up again!
Both lead and belayer can descend to base from LO. Aug 3, 2022
Ming
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] I think it's the perfect intro to 11A. If the route is dry the movement flows super well - no deadpoints for me. For me it's a little progressive with the "crux" near the top. I gotta say I found it easier than Centerpiece. Sep 16, 2022