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The Flake Left

V6, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 16 votes
FA: Bob Murray
Arizona > Southern Arizona > Mt Lemmon (Sant… > Mt Lemmon (Cata… > 5 - Windy Ridge > Matterhorn Boulder

Description

Start on good Flake at 6' on NE face. Go up and Left.

Location

NE face of The Mattahorn Boulder.

Protection

Pads with spotter. An awkward branch could be an issue with a fall from the top.

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[Hide Comment] PG 13?? The branch would be more of an issue for the V8 to the left of this problem, but not an issue for this climb. They don't make landings better than this one, and it's not tall.

The climbing is good though. One exceedingly sharp hold. In my opinion, the right variation is a little more fun. Sep 23, 2009
Chris Prewitt
Tucson, AZ
[Hide Comment] Putting PG13 on boulder problem ratings seems unecessary. Falling off of just about anything over head height could be risky, which is what PG13 means. If injury is certain then it get's an R. In order to hit a branch you'd have to do a flying back-flip off of the top which is not very likely. This problem is no more dangerous than any other problem on this boulder. Sep 25, 2009
Matt Fowls
Denver, CO
[Hide Comment] in rock climbing, it's probably better to be safe than sorry. considering it from the perspective of someone who may have never been to this boulder, it might not be such a bad thing that they get a heads up concerning the height of it.

i wouldnt lose too much sleep over it being posted as such... Oct 7, 2009
Trey Lewis
Glendale, Az
  V6
[Hide Comment] The only reason I put the PG13 on this problem was to "warn" people about the possiblity of hitting the branch. And your right Mr. Prewitt about it being a bit unnecessary, but as Mr. Fowls said "it's better to be safe than sorry". Plus a fall from the top and you could land on that poor branch/tree. And I'm sure that we can all agree that wouldn't be fun. Oct 7, 2009
Karl Walters
San Diego
 
[Hide Comment] Skipping the right rail seems super contrived to push a grade. I guess you can get half a v point by not using it, but just use it and call it a V5. Nov 26, 2021
Mike Kane
Tucson, AZ
[Hide Comment] Heads up, the jug flake at the top made a ton of snapping noises on me. I'm surprised it stayed on. Best to grab it at the bottom or just skip it Apr 7, 2022
Cody Hanson
Tucson
  V5