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Bits Harder

5.10c, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 30 votes
FA: Michael Gilbert
Colorado > Ouray Vicinity… > Overlook Cliff
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Description

This route starts on grey rock, then heads straight up steep juggy holds to the anchors. It is a great warmup.

Location

This is right of "Right Hand Man."

Protection

Bolts.

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Andy Ban
CO
 
[Hide Comment] No comments? This climb was very fun. Big moves to big pockets. A little crux down by bolts 2-3 but then some fun. Get on it! Jun 29, 2017
Steve House
Ridgway, CO
[Hide Comment] I recall Michael Gilbert put this up, and he told me that name originated from a conversation between Michael Gilbert and Mike Pennings. While I don't remember the route they were discussing, Mike indicated a route was 5.9, with 'bits harder'. A classic Pennings-sandbag statement. This would be an approximation of what "bits harder' than 5.9 feels like. Apr 7, 2020