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The Citadel of Hope

5.12b/c, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.9 from 46 votes
FA: Greg Collins
Wyoming > Lander Area > Sinks Canyon > Citadel

Description

One of the best 5.12b ticks in Sinks. Start up a steep slab on the right part of the Citadel wall and climb up to a large pocket/hueco. The headwall is sustained crimps and small pockets with an interesting crux

Protection

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Viviana rose clipping after the crux. A crux? One of the cruxes.
[Hide Photo] Viviana rose clipping after the crux. A crux? One of the cruxes.
Moving to the sidepull crimp at the last bolt. The rock is amazing on this one! <br> Taylor Spiegelberg photo.
[Hide Photo] Moving to the sidepull crimp at the last bolt. The rock is amazing on this one! Taylor Spiegelberg photo.

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Scott W
Flagstaff, AZ
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] One of the best routes I've done in a long time. Just wait for the very last move...you'll love it! Apr 25, 2011
Mike Rowley
Traveling
  5.12c
[Hide Comment] This route is super rad. The book gives it 12c, which feels about right to me, but great route regardless of grade!!!! The last 4 bolts are pretty sustained crimpin..... and hey, crimpin ain't easy! May 10, 2020