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Stud Farm

5.11c, Sport,  Avg: 3.6 from 18 votes
FA: Greg Collum, Andy Selters
Washington > Central-W Casca… > Skykomish Valley > Index > Middle Town Walls > Rhythm Cliff > Upper Rhythm

Description

A tricky first move which may seem really hard for shorter people gives way to easier climbing for a few bolts. The crux is reached at about halfway, with a tough move getting situated on the arete.

Location

This route shares the first 3 bolts with Unnatural act, then goes left to the obvious arete, and a two bolt anchor.

Protection

Quickdraws

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Lines at Upper Rhythm: <br> Yellow: Stud Farm (.11c) <br> Pink: Rhythm Roof (.12-) <br> Green: Horseplay variation (.11c - step right after crux of stud farm) <br> Orange: Act Natural (.11a) <br> Red: Unnatural Act (.11b) <br> Blue: Open Project (.12+/13-)
[Hide Photo] Lines at Upper Rhythm: Yellow: Stud Farm (.11c) Pink: Rhythm Roof (.12-) Green: Horseplay variation (.11c - step right after crux of stud farm) Orange: Act Natural (.11a) Red: Unnatural Act (.…
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Nate Redon
Peshastin, WA
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] All bad bolts were replaced on 9/1/20. We left the anchor and two bolts around the crux that are in good shape. Aug 29, 2020
Hangdog Hank
Leavenworth, WA
  5.11c
[Hide Comment] The semi-rare Index sport climb that actually feels like a normal sport climb. Juggy granite goodness, a well-defined cryptic crux sequence and fantastic bolting sum this one up. Lower end of the grade for Index imo. Jul 22, 2026
Nathan T
Seattle, WA
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] Awesome crux sequence that’s easier than its neighbor dialed but much harder onsight. Jul 25, 2026