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Zurinfkas Left

5.12a, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 21 votes
FA: Chad Zurinfkas
Utah > Wasatch Range > Northern Wasatch > Cache Valley > Blacksmith Fork… > Left Hand Fork > Blacksmith Wall > Blacksmith Left

Description

Excellent route. The crux is around the first few bolts. Once you get around the bulge, the climb eases significantly. Around 2-3 bolts through the lower angle terrain veer left on a separate bolt line. Follow this straight to the top. Going straight/right at the y finishes on different anchors (12b). This is a tall route. Be careful while lowering.

Location

The route is to the left of 'Ape Arms'. As of 7/25/2012, the climb was marked with a 'Y' at the bottom with the 12b(right) and 12a (left) lines marked. 'Ape Arms' was also marked for reference. The climb starts on the lower tier (5 feet below the main ledge).

Protection

13 Bolts with chains and biners.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

SM Ryan
 
[Hide Comment] For those who enjoy link ups, here is another one

Stampede: 12a / FA: Clay Cahoon

Start on the 12a unknown (bolted by C.Zurinfkas) and then joins Shirley Stoned. Oct 2, 2012
Leron
  5.11d
[Hide Comment] The topo I have calls this Zurinkfas left. Fun sequence at the bottom. Take 18 draws in case the chains don't have caribiners. Jul 22, 2017
Pat Mac
Bishop, CA
  5.11d
[Hide Comment] A 60m will get you down to the ground no problem. Oct 3, 2022