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Saint Elmo's Fire
5.11d,
Sport,
Avg: 2.3 from 12
votes
FA: chris smith 5/99
New Hampshire
> Rumney
> Crow's Nest
Access Issue: Note: New route moratorium area
Details
Description
This route's crux is a short boulder problem traverse that is very technical and engaging. Even once you have the beta, the moves are tenuous but not so strenuous. The climbing below is more straight forward and about 5.9 tops.
Climb the cracked corner, stemming and jamming past the inverted "V" chimney of Keel Hauled (5.12b) where you do a couple of 5.9 moves to a stance in the corner (or a seat on the ledge). Here you have to get technical as you traverse left on tricky underclings for hands and a nice rail for feet. Speaking of feet, get ready to use them as they are the key. Once you figure the sequence out its not too hard to make it out to a side pull jug and a few real easy moves will put you on top.
Location
20-30 feet right of Ill Gotten Booty (5.9+) there is a corner with a crack in it. This is the start of Saint Elmo's Fire and Keel Hauled.
Protection
7 bolts to anchor.
Cambridge
New England
Cambridge
Cambridge
If you want to do an 11d without any hard clips, this is a good one! Apr 4, 2010
Rumney, NH
New England