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TJ Swan

5.8, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 34 votes
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Texas > Enchanted Rock… > Main Dome > Cheap Wine Wall
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Description

Climb the flake that starts Ripple. At the top of it step off left and climb delicate edges to first bolt below bulge section. Through the bulge and to another bolt (crux), then onward past four more to anchor. A little headier than MD20/20 but still around 5.8.

Protection

Although this is a bolted climb you may want to take a small cam for the initial crack, just to get you to the first bolt. Once you clip that pass four more bolts to a two bolt rap anchor.

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Tommy G.
Fort Polk, LA
[Hide Comment] I can see wanting to place a piece in the flake before you reach that first bolt. It's a bit more daring than reaching the first bolt on Ripple, although it's still pretty easy terrain. I thought the movement over the bulge was great. Big holds and high steps. Fun! Sep 30, 2014
Jack Braley
Frisco, TX
[Hide Comment] Leading this route, I expected 4 more bolts after the the 2nd bolt at the crux, totaling to 6. There are only 2 bolts above the crux, though, totaling to 4 bolts + 2 bolt anchor. I expected well-protected slab, but the route is quite runout. The guidebook by Sean O'Grady rates it R, and I agree. Still an extremely fun, adrenaline pump. I almost shat my pants a couple times, but am definitely glad I did it. Apr 7, 2019
Matt McClellan
Houston, TX
 
[Hide Comment] This was my first lead route outdoors and loved it! The crux definitely had me sweating a little but still a great slab route! Jan 6, 2020