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Razor Burn

5.11c, Sport, 85 ft (26 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 7 votes
FA: unknown
Arizona > Northern Arizona > Winslow- Hwy’s… > Jacks Canyon > Main Wall

Description

In between Sacrificial Lizard and Tales from the Grypt, this climb looks 5.12, climbs 5.11, and is neglected by far too many climbers.

It climbs through a fairly straight forward face to a blanker looking section. Some decent pockets and adequate crimps take you to a Grypt-esque finish, although the best holds disguise themselves better than on Grypt.

On a final note, in the final 10-15 feet the rock quality worsens; so climb carefully and try not to pepper your belayer.

Location

Left end of Main Wall, between Sacrificial Lizard and Tales from the Grypt. Starts with a high left hand crimp and right hand undercling.

Protection

9(?) bolts to a two bolt anchor.

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Shirtless Mike
Denver, CO
 
[Hide Comment] This one is really really hard for 11c, it is miles harder than it's neighbor "Tales from the Grypt". Also the crux is quite short and all on drilled pockets unfortunately making this no where close to a 4 star route imo. Dec 2, 2009
Aaron Townsley
Ten Sleep WY
  5.11d
[Hide Comment] I've looked at this one from below so many times and always thought it looked hard for 11c. Turns out it is lol. I think solid 11d is more appropriate but very fun and should not be passed up. Nov 14, 2021