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Molten Magma

5.11d, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 2 votes
FA: Mike Freebourne
New Mexico > Taos Area > Vista Verde Crag > 1. Bat Cave

Description

The route starts in steep pocketed corner, which changes to a blunt arete after 20'. There is a spicy clip towards the top but you can work the arete to get a good stance; the arete has relatively positive holds but most people are pumped (myself) by this point. Good route, but a "Freebourne hardman route". Why are most entry level routes sparsely bolted and then the 12's and harder usually over bolted? Put up on lead.

Location

The first route on right side of cave area where trail flattens and crosses boulders. Starts in corner where the first large boulders are.

Protection

 5 bolts. Anchors under mini roof on left side of arete.

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Remy Franklin on Molten Magma. 12/20/13 Foleyphoto
[Hide Photo] Remy Franklin on Molten Magma. 12/20/13 Foleyphoto