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Jolt

5.11d, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 14 votes
FA: Joe Lentini and Dennis Goode June 7, 1992
New Hampshire > Cathedral Ledge > Barber Wall

Description

On any given bluebird day, Jolt is bound to be free of climbers and in need of some well-deserved attention.

Compared to its neighbors, Jolt is the black sheep of the posse--it is NOT a crack climb. On the contrary, successfully climbing this pariah depends mostly on your ability to sprint up sharp/positive edges on a vertical face through a steep AND crimpy crux right before the topout.

Punctuated with three well-placed bolts and few small cams, Jolt is a great--and fun--alternative to the cracks surrounding it.

Location

10 feet to the left of Double Vee on the clean face.

Protection

A small brass nut (or a good spot!) to protect the bouldery beginning, 3 bolts, and 2 or 3 small Camalots.

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[Hide Comment] A very overlooked route with nice moves and pro exactly where you need it. Jun 1, 2012
Francois Cote
Fredericton, NB
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] Fun climb! The crux felt really hard for 11d. Jul 15, 2019