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Regenerator

5.10d, Sport, 85 ft (26 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 12 votes
FA: Dave Rone, Trent Slichter
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Description

Regenerator is a nice route that incorporates a variety of features and movement, including some power moves on ledges and edges, and steep, delicate, crystal climbing(the crux). One of the cool things about the route, however, is that you have lots of opportunities to rest and 'regenerate'.

Crank onto the ledge at the start, then work your way up the shoulder. The first mini-crux is getting past the third bolt.

A fun mantle comes next, followed by easy climbing to the bulge near the top of the route, where you'll encounter the balancy crux. Pinch a couple small, sharp crystals, work your feet up, then reach up and left to bigger holds. As you work your way through the crux, try to avoid standing on the two small, sharp crystals you used at first. It would be unfortunate to break them off!

After the crux moves, easy climbing takes you to the top.

Location

Regenerator is about 50' left of Lightning Never Strikes Twice, on the Southeast side of Middle Marker. Take the easy trail that divides the Emancipation and Middle Marker formations. From the trail, look to the left for a left-rising shoulder of rock, to the left of the obvious crack system of Lightning.

Protection

Protection is bolts, bring a dozen draws. There is a two-bolt rappel/lowering anchor at the top.

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Regenerator.  Dave Rone about half-way up.  The crux bulge is obvious, just below the summit.
[Hide Photo] Regenerator. Dave Rone about half-way up. The crux bulge is obvious, just below the summit.
The classic butt shot, just after the crux moves.
[Hide Photo] The classic butt shot, just after the crux moves.
The first mini-crux.
[Hide Photo] The first mini-crux.
Dave and Trent getting ready to climb.  All route photos:  Jim Slichter
[Hide Photo] Dave and Trent getting ready to climb. All route photos: Jim Slichter

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Mike Gibson
Payson, AZ
  5.10c/d
[Hide Comment] This is a very clever route with high entertainment value. Feb 28, 2014
Adam Pequette
Rapid City, SD
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] Very fun route with 4 distinct cruxes. The bottom 3 cruxes are a bit atypical for the usual crystal pinching. Plenty of bolts that protect the cuxes. There is quite a bit of poison ivy at the base so use caution. Jul 8, 2021