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Nurse Shark

5.9+, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.4 from 92 votes
FA: Mike Cichon
Colorado > Golden > N Table Mountai… > E Quarry
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Description

The crux is pretty obvious, in the middle! This is a classic, good, and easy warm up. It was led free on rope solo. Really fun.

Location

This is just right of Hammerhead and left of the bolted "Old Man and the Sea".

Protection

One set of cams from yellow Alien to #3 Camalot. Leads to a new chain anchor shared with Sea Robin, Hammerhead, and the left version of Old Man and the Sea.

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A free solo of Nurse Shark by Matt Lloyd. Photo by Scott Clark.
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Brett Brotherton
Arvada, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Fun crack line with a nice mix, starts out thin hands and goes to fingers, up top you I chose to use both the splitter hand crack and the finger crack. Nov 28, 2010
plantmandan
Brighton, CO
  5.9+
[Hide Comment] This is a fantastic route! There are great hand jams and finger locks throughout. It also requires some balancing acts in the middle. Dec 12, 2010
Garrett R.
Colorado
 
[Hide Comment] A really good crack line. Add some more length and it would be a classic. Plenty of solid gear to be had, as well. May 2, 2011
Doug Redosh
Golden, CO
5.10-
[Hide Comment] There are 2 hidden holds in the middle section. 10-. May 28, 2014
JASON A.
[Hide Comment] I broke a huge jug off yesterday. Will only make it harder to those who can't hand jam. Apr 22, 2016