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5.11a/b, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 20 votes
FA: Tim Roberts
Utah > Wasatch Range > Southern Wasatch > American Fork C… > Grey Cliffs Pic… > Shame Wall
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Description

A thin, somewhat burly start to a brief respite on slightly less steep rock for a few bolts. A steeper, thinner section awaits as you climb up under the roof and trend right towards the narrowest spot of the overhang. A couple of pockets along the way help out, then a committing couple of moves on less-than-satisfactory feet get you established under the roof.

A burly-but-well-protected move over the roof will have you heaving a sigh of relief (and cursing the local shrubbery).

After the roof, pass a set of anchors on your right while continuing up easier ground. Somewhat spacier bolts lead to a bit-of-a-nerve-wracking top out on a ledge. Be wary of lots of small, loose debris on the top-out ledge.

Location

Approximately mid point on the wall, this line leads up to the roof which dominates the left side of the wall, then follows the roof line as it trends right and up to a narrow spot in the roof.

Note that the anchors are set back on a ledge and aren't visible from the ground.

Protection

10 bolts, chain anchors.

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Kip Henrie a couple of bolts before the hard bit.
[Hide Photo] Kip Henrie a couple of bolts before the hard bit.

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Perin Blanchard
Orem, UT
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] This route was quite a bit of fun, and makes the trek to the wall worth it. I didn't think the difficulty was .11c, however. Something around .11a was what it felt like to me. Dec 17, 2011
Kip H
Farmington, utah
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] This will get harder as the wall falls apart with each ascent. Also be very careful at the top with all the loose rock. A helmet is recommended. Dec 19, 2011
mattyrunsmattyrides .
highland ut
[Hide Comment] This was a pretty rad little route. pulling that roof is rad and good rest in the pockets. Much more straightforward than the 10 to the right IMO. and yes more like 11a/b May 10, 2017
Ryan O
  5.11a/b
[Hide Comment] Fun route. Underclings, sidepulls and bushes! Oct 9, 2019