Regenerator
5.10d,
Sport, 85 ft (26 m),
Avg: 3.3 from 12
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FA: Dave Rone, Trent Slichter
S Dakota
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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.
[Hide Photo] Regenerator. Dave Rone about half-way up. The crux bulge is obvious, just below the summit.
[Hide Photo] The classic butt shot, just after the crux moves.
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