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Ferocious

5.12b, Sport,  Avg: 3.7 from 40 votes
FA: Danny Kohlert
Utah > Wasatch Range > Southern Wasatch > Rock Canyon > Adjective
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Description

Just right of Vomit are two steep lines. The left of these is Ferocious.
The intended start seems to be an obvious rail hold that isn't as good as you would like. But we found a good way to do it using a great sidepull-undercling hold to the left and just over head high. Once you get past the second bolt the holds are all really good and it is just a matter of enduring.
The ending does hold one last challenge for you, so save something if you can. Really fun line...

Protection

6 bolts and chains. The first bolt is low and to the right and doesn't help much and the second is twisted sideways.

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Working out the upper moves
[Hide Photo] Working out the upper moves
Dillon on Ferocious.
[Hide Photo] Dillon on Ferocious.
Refining the upper moves-- where I always seemed to get pumped out
[Hide Photo] Refining the upper moves-- where I always seemed to get pumped out
Ferocious is a pumpy, crimpy, bouldery piece of fun.
[Hide Photo] Ferocious is a pumpy, crimpy, bouldery piece of fun.
Getting into the fun crimps during the redpoint go
[Hide Photo] Getting into the fun crimps during the redpoint go
Pulling the beautiful crimps up the midsection of Ferocious.
[Hide Photo] Pulling the beautiful crimps up the midsection of Ferocious.
The subtle, but sustained over hang of ferocious
[Hide Photo] The subtle, but sustained over hang of ferocious

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Leify Guy
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Awesome climb, I don't really think there is a specific crux, it's just very sustained for how short it is, but excellent climbing to be had up here boys! Jun 19, 2014
Tristan Mayfield
SLC, UT
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] I'd say this is probably one of the best routes I've done in RC! Apr 13, 2016
Steve Miller
West Jordan
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Total classic! First route climbed on wall and I chose the right one. Short route but very sustained. Crimpy and powerful. So good! Apr 24, 2020
Ryan Arnold
SLC
  5.12a/b
[Hide Comment] It's like a more enjoyable version of Liquid Oxygen; even has the top mantle! Good beta can tame this beast significantly. May 9, 2020
Brian Koralewski
Springville, UT
  5.12b