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Sweat Engine

5.10c, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 15 votes
FA: Steve Fransen, Jacob Sack 1995
Idaho > W Idaho > Black Cliffs > Mid Cliffs
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Description

Follows mostly positive crimps and edges up a column face for several bolts until the rock turns to a blonde color and becomes pocketed. The crux pulls through some of these pockets with a couple slopers.

Enjoyable climbing the whole way. A great Black Cliffs 5.10!

Location

First bolted route right of 'Chicken Wings.' Another route, 'Saturn' (12c), shares the first bolt and veers right. Sweat Engine goes directly up the plumb line.

Protection

6 bolts, chains

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Sweat Engine from the base.
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Cory Harelson
Boise, ID
 
[Hide Comment] The first 2/3 of the climb is slightly less than vertical with spaced but very positive edges, making for some very fun climbing! Like many of the routes out here the crux is at the top and a bit beta intensive . . . Sep 28, 2011
michalm
 
[Hide Comment] This route has been fitted with durable lower offs courtesy of the ASCA. To support work like this, please donate today at safeclimbing.org Jan 3, 2021