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Go Left, Old Man, Go Left

5.7+, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 1.8 from 40 votes
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Description

Fairly easy climbing through a low slot located behind a tree for about 30'. Take the one to the left (5.7+) as the route gets kind of fisty. The route terminates in an off-width (Paul Piana refers to this as a "chimney like structure" - but its not unless you are 4' tall and 60 lbs). Fire in your big cam and lay back off of the flake on the face.

Protection

Gear to at least a #4 Camalot - might be more comfortable with a Big Bro.

Location

This is on the far right of the Hahn Wall near the southwest end of Blair I. The descent is a walk off to the south.

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The entire route.  Splitter on the right.
[Hide Photo] The entire route. Splitter on the right.

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Dylan Kuhn
Reno, NV
 
[Hide Comment] The "sweet variation", going right instead of left after the easy stuff, is pretty fun. Aug 15, 2007
BretWith1T
Laramie, Wyoming
 
[Hide Comment] I agree with Dylan, "Go Right, Old Man" Aug 13, 2008
Elijah Flenner
Fort Collins, CO
[Hide Comment] The "sweet variation" avoids the offwidth at the top and is just fun, easy hand jams. It would be a great route if it was longer. Aug 23, 2010
Mark Thomas
Broomfield, CO
 
[Hide Comment] A #5 C4 protects the left variation perfectly. Easy Leavittation technique! Don't lieback on this! Aug 4, 2019
WyoTradGuy
Laramie, WY
 
[Hide Comment] As of today, there are chain anchors at the top. They are positioned for the right exit (the short hand crack, called "Sweet Variation, 5.7-" in Robert Kelman's guidebook). If you climb the left/offwidth exit (a much more interesting climb IMO), you may still need to build your own anchors. Sep 22, 2024