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Beehive sit start

V2+, Boulder, 13 ft (4 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 20 votes
FA: uncertain
Minnesota > Louisville Swamp Boulder

Description

This contains the same finishing moves as the stand start version of Beehive but begins with a series of fun crimp moves. Start by sitting to the right of the main route under an excellent jug to the lower left of a small overhanging section. Both feet are close beneath the jug, but you may have to sort through the grass a bit to find your left foot chip. Move left off of the jug into a short series of crimps. Then reach the shelf/crack above the start and traverse left from there, finishing with the standard Beehive moves. The two approaches are similar in difficulty but the sit start kicks off with a more technical sequence than the original line. Both versions however are equally enjoyable.

Location

just right of "Beehive"

Protection

two pads and a spotter recommended

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red line. known as beehive.
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Greg Kosinski
Minneapolis, MN
  V3-
[Hide Comment] Removes the fun parts of beehive, stand start is better Aug 28, 2019
Bernie Cook
Columbia Station, OH
  V2
[Hide Comment] Would definitely recommend doing this in addition to Beehive stand. Sit start adds more value to this climb with a few extra moves. Apr 24, 2021
Tony S
Minnesota