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Extreme right unknown

5.9 R, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 1.5 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
Arizona > Southern Arizona > Cochise Stronghold > E Stronghold > Batline Dome

Description

The route goes up a right trending ramp, straight over a bulge and then generally up and a bit left to the anchor. The climbing is fun but the lack of protection will limit the ascents at the grade (we top roped the natural line and perhaps it is a little harder than 5.9--we climbed a more protected variation). We climbed it with double nines and one can go further up the ramp and cut back left and up to the chain anchor.

Location

The route is located about 30 feet to the right of Batline. It starts on a right trending ramp.

Protection

The pro isn't very good at the crux, the bulge above the ramp. In fact, it would be nice if the route could have one or two bolts on this section so that one wouldn't deck on the ramp. Perhaps one can identify the FA party.
Although we didn't climb this section of rock, one should be able to climb the bottom of Catwoman and then continue up and right on gear to the anchor. This would provide a safer alternative to climb the natural line.
Bolts and top-anchors updated by CASA in 2017.

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[Hide Comment] The fixed anchors on this route were updated by CASA in 2017. See the full list of updated climbs at theclimbershome.org/about-t…

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