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Genetic Mirror

5.10b, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.1 from 49 votes
FA: Howie Richardson, Tony Richardson 1992
International > N America > Canada > British Columbia > Okanagan > Skaha > (a) The Fortress > (g) The Corridor

Description

A fun climb, typical of a Skaha 5.10. Incut holds, a few tricky sequences, and good rests. At the top it trends right in some nice rock similar to glacier-polished granite (maybe it is glacier polished). Can feel cryptic and contrived at times. When the option presents itself, generally head right.

For those pushing themselves, a stick clip is not a terrible idea, as the initial moves to the first bolt are weird.

Location

Starts on a little ledge just left of Slices of Quince, immediately to the left of the large tree.

Protection

8 bolts, bolted anchor.

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Genetic Mirror... Slice of Quince starts just right of the tree.
[Hide Photo] Genetic Mirror... Slice of Quince starts just right of the tree.
Rolf starting up <em>Genetic Mirror</em>.
[Hide Photo] Rolf starting up Genetic Mirror.

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Cam Robertson
 
[Hide Comment] A great route - won't go so far as to call it a classic though. Definitely a sustained push from the ground, but unsure if it should be upgraded to 10c - ultimately, I defer to the authors. Jul 28, 2010