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Jack Backwards

5.12+ V5 PG13, TR, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 3 votes
FA: Vince Evans TR October 2010, K. Baker ropeless April 2016
Wisconsin > Baraboo Range > Devil's Lake > Devil's Lake Bo… > Steinke Basin > Steinke Wall > Main Wall

Description

In the 3rd edition guidebook. Listed as project.

April 2016
Pull off the ground and move though good holds to bomber ledge. Chalk up and reach back in the dihedral for a less then good edge, set your feet and make a committing reach left. High-step on the ledge, press into the dihedral then continue to good holds for the finish.

Location

East side of Stienke Wall.

Protection

Pads

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Vinny on the FA.
[Hide Photo] Vinny on the FA.
At the crux.
[Hide Photo] At the crux.
Chalking up for the business.
[Hide Photo] Chalking up for the business.
Vinny at the crux mantle.
[Hide Photo] Vinny at the crux mantle.
View from the side, steep.
[Hide Photo] View from the side, steep.
Skinny is directly below the project.
[Hide Photo] Skinny is directly below the project.

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Remo
Madison, WI
 
[Hide Comment] After looking at this you can tell that it will go. The holds are all there, just far apart and the climb is tall. Needs lots of cleaning but will be a classic when done. Jul 12, 2009
Remo
Madison, WI
 
[Hide Comment] Vinny is master of the mantle. Oct 6, 2010
Tradiban
[Hide Comment] This needs a ropeless ascent! May 26, 2013
Tradiban
[Hide Comment] Baker did this ropeless?!?!? Baker, you are now Midwest Hardcore. Jan 4, 2017
madison choss
[Hide Comment] Baker led the way on a three car send train w/ Ian and me in 2016. good times. I think I have a video somewhere. Sep 25, 2020