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Hips Don't Lie (aka Punch Drunk)

5.11b/c, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 104 votes
FA: Mike Moore, 2006
Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > (04) Second Pul… > Black Corridor > Lower Level > Lower Level - Right
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Description

Climb up nice edges and sloping huecoes to a right trending seam/crack. Pull over a small lip (crux) and climb varnish crimps to chains.

Location

The route between Nightmare on Crude Street and The Heavy Hitter.

Protection

6 bolts and chain anchors.

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Start of "Hips Don't Lie," up to the 1st bolt
[Hide Photo] Start of "Hips Don't Lie," up to the 1st bolt

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mike moore
las vegas, nv
  5.11b/c
[Hide Comment] I bolted this around the same time as the other two routes I put up in the corridor. Jerry named it "Punch Drunk" in the new guide for some reason. I originally rated this 11a, not the route to the right (which I rated 10c). I guess people have stated that the line now seems a bit harder due to a few broken holds. I hope it is enjoyable and people that climb on it have fun, regardless of the grade. Thanks! Dec 23, 2007
[Hide Comment] Does this route have a permanent biner on the 3rd bolt or is that another route? Thanks. May 21, 2010
Sol Cantwell
  5.11c
[Hide Comment] There are two cruxes pulling over two lips, the first one is 11a ish the second one gets a bit harder as you have to pull on some crimps to top out. Super fun holds at the bottom. May 29, 2012
[Hide Comment] Does anybody have a photo of the crux on this route Jan 10, 2014
Matt Hoffmann
Squamish
  5.11
[Hide Comment] Incredibly fun route. Interesting movement with great crux moves and a high step move that feels very committing (despite the bolt being right under you). Would recommend. Nov 24, 2014
Nathan Kelly
Fresno, CA
 
[Hide Comment] Nipple is the crux. Rest ~10. Can avoid if you get high on last bolt if you cant pull through the movement Nov 3, 2020