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Beta Licker

5.11d, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: Laird, Orenczak, Wilkens
Wyoming > Laramie Range > Laramie Peak Wi… > Reese Mountain > Southwest Ridge… > Book Pages Mound > Curl

Description

Slab up to the overhang then power and finesse into the open dihedral. Work your way past the second overhang to reach the anchor. The popular option of linking the Beta Licker to the end of the Down Converter has been dubbed Beta Converter, 12a, which provides three distinct cruxes.

Location

Starts 20 feet left of the large, right-leaning dihedral.

Protection

Bolts to anchor.

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Steve Babits starts Beta Licker belayed by Jan Babits
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Steve Babits lounging on Beta Licker
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