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Nakoma (formerly The Niche)

5.13b, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 5 votes
FA: Tyler Hoffart (Mike Dahlberg FA of The Niche)
Minnesota > Sandstone > Robinson Park > Sigma Wall

Nakoma

30 feet right of Wild Things.
Stick clip first two bolts, as the first 10-12 moves compose a hard boulder poem that leaves no room for clipping nor tea. TECHNERFUL (Technical AND Powerful)
A unique and thrilling traverse section, tricky clip and dihedral prayer will show you to an enjoyable and victorious second-half of rock climbing.

Previously, this line of rock was known as The Niche, a 12b top rope that started on Wild Things and traversed 30ish feet into a 5.12 face/arete/dihedral. In early spring of 2013, a more direct and difficult start was identified and bolted. This, along with the removal of two very large, loose and dangerous blocks from the dihedral, transformed the line into a much different and difficult sport route.

The Niche was first climbed, on top rope, by Mike Dahlberg circa 1988.

Location

Sigma Wall

Protection

Sport, 6 bolts + chain anchors.

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Jimmy again
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Tyler working the crux weeks before the FA.
[Hide Photo] Tyler working the crux weeks before the FA.
James Grenke working the beginning boulder problem.
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Jimmy
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Jimmy cruising the top.
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Yummmm
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Chris (Cow) Schwappach helping me figure out the crux, incorrectly.
[Hide Photo] Chris (Cow) Schwappach helping me figure out the crux, incorrectly.

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[Hide Comment] Awesome job, Tyler! Jun 20, 2013
skinny legs and all
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
[Hide Comment] Technerful?...I like it! Jul 31, 2013