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Raging Raptor

5.12a, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 44 votes
FA: Louie Anderson, 2005
California > Inland Empire > Riverside Area > Riverside Quarry > (c) Left of the Roof

Description

Fun crimping from the start leads to easier climbing before the first crux midway up the route. The final crux comes at the roof near the end.

Location

Route is immediately right of Flesh and Blood at the far left side of the "Left of the Roof Area"

Protection

15 bolts to double ring anchors

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I just want to report that the raptor is still here, and it is still raging!!!!  Be careful.  Keep rock-yells to a minimum.  Avoid shouting victoriously after sending, lest you draw the attention of the beast. Three hits while cleaning and setting up rap.
[Hide Photo] I just want to report that the raptor is still here, and it is still raging!!!! Be careful. Keep rock-yells to a minimum. Avoid shouting victoriously after sending, lest you draw the attention o…
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-Brian Cooper
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Jan Tarculas
Riverside, Ca
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] No real hard moves to this climb, it is just fighting the PUMP at the end.I would say that there are about 3 crux area to this route, with the first one passing the third bolt, 2nd one moving from 9th to 10th bolt, and then passing over the bulge at the end...and again dealing with the PUMP!! Sep 1, 2010
Nelson Day
Joshua Tree, CA
 
[Hide Comment] A 70m rope is recommended on this route. We used a 70 and had about 15-20 feet of rope on the ground after lowering off. Would be really close with a 60m. The route appears to be a little longer than 100 feet. Jul 25, 2012
GregH
Mammoth Lakes, CA
[Hide Comment] worked fine with a 60 Mar 27, 2013
Pat Mac
Bishop, CA
 
[Hide Comment] Super fun stuff. Nice and long with a few cruxs throughout it. Sep 17, 2013
David Price
Sherman Oaks, CA
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] Amazing route. Be careful climbing in this area. This route got its name when Louie Anderson(?) was attacked by a bird of prey while bolting it. The raptor is still there, and still raging. I heard birds in the Xed flake, and I think they probably nest at the top of the cliff as well. May be seasonal. I'd recommend climbing quietly, and getting down quickly. The biners at the anchors are starting to show some wear, so it's best to rapp. Just be careful. Use a prusik or back up belay just in case you get surprised by a large bird of prey. Mar 25, 2019
Boss Le
San Diego, CA