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Fire Starter

5.13c/d, Sport, 25 ft (8 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Louie Anderson
California > High Desert > Barstow Area > New Jack City > Box Canyon East > Prodigy Pile (aka The…

Description

Fire Starter climbs the steep bolted route on the east face on small crimps.

Protection

5 bolts, open shut anchor

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John working Fire Starter.
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duh
  5.13c/d
[Hide Comment] Louie bolted the route, I don't remember if he said he sent it. While this route has been worked by several people, I only know of two confirmed ascents, by Strong Steve and Chris Linder. Feb 21, 2007
[Hide Comment] I broke a crimp on this the other day left of the third bolt. I think it's the one his left hand is on in the photo. It feels pretty tricky now without it. If anyone has any info about any changes on the route over the years or what people have tried in the midsection I'd be glad to know in a PM Feb 26, 2020
Big Chossy Hoss
Hossland
[Hide Comment] I got on this yesterday, and needless to say, this route is spectacular. It was pretty dirty and completely chalkless. It got a good brushing and chalking-- so now's the time to go do it! I can see where the left hand crimp used to be and I couldn't find a way around it (at least with my current ability), although there seems to be two possible methods that are both probably in the .14/V10 realm. One involves a desperate throw out left off the bolt line, and one is a very thin gaston on a tiny (TINY) pocket, which keeps you on the bolt line. Both require immense power and grit-your-teeth crimping. Go get it! Really unique for NJC and can't wait to come back. Mar 14, 2024