PRINT: Rock Climb So What, Foster Falls

So What

5.11b, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2.7 from 78 votes
FA: Eddie Whittemore, 1991
Tennessee > Foster Falls > 03. So What Area

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Description

Start near the center of the wall up a big ledge. right above it is the first hanger. You might need to stick clip it. FIND THE SEQUENCE.

Location

Right in the middle of the "So what area" which is the extreme right end of the crime buttress.

Protection

Five bolts and anchors.

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The line.

So What Wall

Pulling the first little bouldery sequence

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Kate Mittendorf
Nashville, TN

5.11b

This is a fun one. It's essentially two stacked boulder problems with a full rest between them. Watch out for the first hanger, it's totally rusted. You might want to just stick clip the second bolt (can be done), but the sequence to there isn't very hard (5.9+ or so because of small holds).

BETA SPOILERS:
The first boulder problem is pulling the little roof, which feels simply strengthy (V2), and then keep it together til the standing rest. Then move up into the second boulder problem. It's easy til after the clip, and then you move into the real red-point crux, which is more technical and your height/body type will dictate the sequence that works for you. Mar 31, 2014

Charles Yang

The last move is really difficult and reachy. Feb 24, 2024

Adam Pelley

apparently I did not "find the sequence". i found the last move in particular to be awkward, reachy and a bit uncomfortable. not my favorite 11b at fosters Feb 28, 2024