Stretch Armstrong
5.12a YDS 7a+ French 25 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British
| Type: | Sport, 70 ft (21 m) |
| GPS: | 38.07178, -81.08006 |
| FA: | Rudy Ruana, Jonathan Houck, John Maguire 1990 |
| Page Views: | 3,527 total · 16/month |
| Shared By: | Ladd Raine on Apr 10, 2007 · Updates |
| Admins: | Pat Goodman, Chris Whisenhunt, Amanda Smith, Pnelson |
Description
Begins with technical and delicate movement to the first bolt (stick clip recommended) and continues through some easier terrain to a show-stopper out-of-the-box crux. Given the amount of run-off and cliff-top erosion present at Bridge Buttress, expect some dirty holds and possibly standing water behind some of the larger holds. After figuring out the deceptive crux, prepare yourself for a slabby finish. Thompson's original guidebook graded this line 11c...thinking outside the box will reveal easier beta than using nasty crimps.



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