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Skunk Rub

V4-5, Boulder, 12 ft (4 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 63 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Ft Collins > Carter Lake > Skunk Rub Boulder

Description

This route starts low on a large edge left of the roof and traverses right on the lip using a variety of edges, juggy pockets, and heel hooks. Once you turn the corner, grab a quick rest and head up using the 2-finger pocket. It is a fun, pumpy route.

Location

Walk off the back of the boulder.

Protection

A crashpad for the finish is helpful.

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Rubbin' the Skunk Rub at sunset.<br> <br> - photo by Said.
[Hide Photo] Rubbin' the Skunk Rub at sunset. - photo by Said.
Skunk Rub, Carter Lake, Dec. 10, 2020.
[Hide Photo] Skunk Rub, Carter Lake, Dec. 10, 2020.
Ian trying to find his way through Skunk Rub.
[Hide Photo] Ian trying to find his way through Skunk Rub.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Jordan A.
[Hide Comment] Crux is right at the end. This traverse is well worth the time and effort you'll spend wiring it. Dec 25, 2007
tom selleck
 
[Hide Comment] Too thuggish for my taste. Dec 2, 2009
Cesar Valencia
  V5
[Hide Comment] Awesome route. Great movement and a bit pumpy for me. This is a must do if you are in the area. Feb 1, 2012
Xiao Xiang
Fort Collins, CO
[Hide Comment] Video beta from Short Girl Climbs: youtube.com/watch?v=Kp4H6SX…. Oct 29, 2021
TJ H
  V5
[Hide Comment] Finally got this to go. Tons of fun, super long, and pumpy. Tried it a few times at the end of summer/early fall in the '70s/'80s, and it was pretty hard. Came back when it was 50 or so out, and it went a lot easier. Probably a bit easier if you come from sport climbing, because it's a really long boulder. Nov 9, 2021
Roberto Cepeda
Estes Park CO
 
[Hide Comment] Hand jam beta: youtube.com/watch?v=0_lON1E…. Nov 8, 2022