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Raising Awareness

5.12a/b, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 16 votes
FA: Alex Scott
Colorado > Pagosa Springs > Piedra River > Piedra River - Lower…

Description

This is one of the better, longer, and more difficult routes in the canyon. Bouldery start, then make some balance and delicate moves. Enjoy the large flake, and then get a rest for the steeper and more sustained climbing above.

Location

Protection

Quickdraws, 8 bolts to 2 bolt chain anchors.

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Alex climbs the fun layback before the crux during FA - Raising Awareness (5.12).
[Hide Photo] Alex climbs the fun layback before the crux during FA - Raising Awareness (5.12).
Steep, boulder problem start Raising Awareness (5.12).
[Hide Photo] Steep, boulder problem start Raising Awareness (5.12).
Grant entering flow state.
[Hide Photo] Grant entering flow state.
A nice pocket after the small crimp start.<br>
Raising Awareness (5.12).
[Hide Photo] A nice pocket after the small crimp start. Raising Awareness (5.12).
Difficult undercling move- FA Raising Awareness (5.12).
[Hide Photo] Difficult undercling move- FA Raising Awareness (5.12).
WAY UP IN THE AIR.<br>
The upper crux section<br>
Raising Awareness (5.12).
[Hide Photo] WAY UP IN THE AIR. The upper crux section Raising Awareness (5.12).
Pulling the last hard move<br>
Raising Awareness (5.12).
[Hide Photo] Pulling the last hard move Raising Awareness (5.12).

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Pullhard
  5.12a/b
[Hide Comment] Many thanks to Rich Strang for his efforts and donation of bolts, making this great line happen! Jul 9, 2011
Parachute Adams
At the end of the line
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] This route needs more traffic. Great climb. Jul 20, 2019
Shane Martin Smith
United States
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] The big loose block with the X on it, just before moving into the crux, is now gone, and that makes for a much better experience. Oct 10, 2020