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The Rift

5.12b, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 10 votes
FA: Steve Bechtel
Wyoming > Lander Area > Sinks Canyon > Granite > Joint > Mr. Big Shot

Description

The Rift is located right of the large chasm at the Joint Wall. It ascends a red corner. The difficulties are right at the start with tricky feet and side pulls for the hands. Getting to the second bolt is the crux. After this you climb up the dihedral to a small overhang with maybe a 5.11 move to surmount it. The last moves to the anchor feel a bit run out but are not hard.

Location

Look for a red dihedral on the right side of the Joint.

Protection

5 bolts

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Matt Miccioli
Lander, WY
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Fun tech start and juggy roof. Throwing a long sling or two on the anchor is a way of taking the sting out of the mini-runout at the top, but the moves are secure and some of the easiest on the route. Jun 4, 2023
Anus Herder
Colona, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Thought the hardest move was getting off the ground, it’s over but exciting once you’re past bolt 2. Nice!! May 28, 2024