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Life By The Drop

5.10, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3 from 87 votes
FA: B. Mattingly
Arizona > Central Arizona > Isolation Canyon > Main Wall - North

Description

Getting thru the roof down low is juggy but the crux is a bit higher.

Location

Look for the brown slab right of Strongarm and just left of the chimney.

Protection

bolts to chains

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Mike leading Life By The Drop
[Hide Photo] Mike leading Life By The Drop
The starting roof is nice n juggy.  Well protected and the steepness keeps it lively.
[Hide Photo] The starting roof is nice n juggy. Well protected and the steepness keeps it lively.
Vicki at the crux
[Hide Photo] Vicki at the crux

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Mike
Phoenix
  5.10b/c
[Hide Comment] A nice climb. This route is a popular warm-up due to it's location near the start of the Main Wall. Jul 13, 2009
arjunmh
Phoenix & Prescott, AZ
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] Fun! Now I know what gym climbing must be like! Apr 26, 2010
j mo
n az
[Hide Comment] high quality route, dont miss this one-- big thanks to Brad Mattingly for the very safe bolt job- if you are not usually comfortable leading 10b/c you will be on this route. May 17, 2010
Eduardo Santana
Maricopa County, AZ
 
[Hide Comment] Juggy start with positive holds all the way to the top. A nice warm up/ end-of-the-day climb. The pin below the chains seems solid, too! Sep 16, 2022
Carl Leon
Phoenix, AZ
  5.10b
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  • **Added Trango fixed lower-offs to the anchors for cleaning***

Great route and an excellent warmup for the harder stuff Sep 24, 2023