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Nut 'n a Sling

5.8, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 27 votes
FA: unknown
Idaho > W Idaho > Black Cliffs > Mid Cliffs
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Description

Start with standard Black Cliff's stemming between columns, which leads up to a short crux, with a final thoughtful move to the chains. There is some loose rock on the sides of this climb.

Location

On the right side of the Mid Cliffs, right of In Vitro, but before the obvious thin crack of Nikita.

Protection

Single set of cams from C3's to gold Camalot, nuts.

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Nut 'n a Sling from the base.
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S.Lee
  5.8
[Hide Comment] Takes nuts really well, nothing bigger than a #2 BD, and even that you could probably get by without. Jul 27, 2014
C Hopwood
Salt Lake City, UT
 
[Hide Comment] This route was retro-bolted in the past and I can see why. It has since been chopped but the bolt holes remain. The gear is just not that great on this route; finicky placements and mostly small gear. Enjoyable but definitely would not put a beginner trad leader on this. Nov 7, 2014
Jenn Krogue
Salt Lake City, Utah
 
[Hide Comment] Takes cams well and easy Stemming. Last move felt bold. Cannot see chains until you're just below them. Loose rocks on here - careful! Jun 16, 2015
Sean Sullivan
Idyllwild, CA
[Hide Comment] Nuts were definitely helpful on the final, thoughtful moves. I thought the gear was fine. Aug 7, 2017
[Hide Comment] Not the best rappel, 7/10. Probs would do again. Jan 28, 2019
Benny Tolomeo
Boise, ID
  5.8-
[Hide Comment] Feels easy for the grade for the first 85% until you get to the top crux that is easily protected with passive pro. Oct 31, 2020
[Hide Comment] Anybody know what the hand crack to the left is called? Between potato flake and Nut and sling. Climbed the other day to the nut and sling anchors and found it really fun! Oct 18, 2023