Type: Sport, 100 ft (30 m)
FA: Chen Xie Wei (Sept. 2008)
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Shared By: Fred Gomez on Feb 14, 2011
Admins: Dan Flynn, Nate Ball

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'Thunder' is like 'lightning' in that it is a popular climb to the first set of anchors. The similarites stop there. Climbing to the first set of anchors is 12c. Start by negotiating your way up a blank looking slab that is not as blank as it appears. After a good rest fly through numerous crux-like sequences on super positive crimps. It is similar to climbing on postive jibs in a rock gym.

Weasel your way up on a tufa after clipping the first anchor. Rest up here for some truely cryptic movement. The first sequence involves setting up in an awkward undercling position before unfurling a coordinated dynamic move to a slopey left hand pocket. Quickly catch your breath and then set up for a three points off dyno to a great jug. From here carefully meander your way through pumpy slopey pods and tufas to the anchor. This route is much more bouldery than 'Lightning.' I have not redpointed the upper portion and am fine with the description being updated if someone else has better info.

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Next route to the Left of 'Lightning,' in the center of the cliff. Look for a slopey 10" diameter pod at the first bolt.

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16 bolts (estimate). Unclipping the bolt above the first set of anchors will spare your rope of some tufa abrasion.

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