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Cerebral Brain Freeze

5.11d, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 3.1 from 11 votes
FA: Brandon Schirm, Jerad Friedrichs
Colorado > Canon City > Shelf Rd > Bank > 03. Machine Gun Kelly

Description

A little bit steeper and more bouldery than your typical Shelf route. Begin with right hand on a small crimp sidepull at shoulder height. Jump your left hand for the obvious large pocket. Pull up on good rails and easy climbing to the ledge just below the roof. From there, it's a reachy move over the bulge to an awkward pull to get up on the slab. As with Neapolitan Headrush, it's fun moves on good rock that leaves you wanting more!

Location

Located on the right side of the Neapolitan Headrush Alcove.

Protection

4 bolts to 2 bolt anchor. Stick clipping first bolt is recommended.

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Getting ready to pull onto the slab.
[Hide Photo] Getting ready to pull onto the slab.
Rocking over the first roof.
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Pulling the bulge.
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Sticking the first move.
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Brandon pulling the bulge.
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Just below the roof.
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Hitting the good rails.
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Brandon Schirm dynoing to the large pocket.
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