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Smirkin' Smith

5.10a, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 20 votes
FA: Janet Smith, Jeff Achey, 2007
Colorado > Glenwood Springs > Glenwood Canyon > Surgery Buttress > Main Wall

Description

Climb a difficult, but well-protected start with good holds to easier climbing above on mostly large, incut edges. Enjoyable, although short, route in my opinion.

Location

The second route from the left. It's just 5-10 feet right of Slippin' Sloan.

Protection

5 bolts.

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Bryce nearing the chains on Smirkin' Smith.
[Hide Photo] Bryce nearing the chains on Smirkin' Smith.

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Rich Kelly
Boulder
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] I found it very hard to stop and clip the 2nd bolt and finally clipped it from same spot I could clip the 3rd bolt. Strenuous start! Mar 27, 2015