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Split Decision

5.12b, Trad, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 7 votes
FA: Alan Watts, April 2, 1984
Oregon > Central Oregon > Smith Rock > (z) Lower Gorge > W Side > (2) Wildfire Wall
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Description

This one's a gem! Varied movement on perfect rock with protection that sometimes makes you take note of your position, but usually is exactly where you want it.

Chimney up on top of the pillar at the base of Titus (bolts) and mantle on top to contemplate the climbing above. Difficult, but doable climbing on sparse (but safe) protection brings you to good gear and fun fingerlocks in a corner. After the fingercrack pinches off, enjoy delicate stemming, arete pinching, and compression moves all the way to the chains. Awesome climbing!

Location

Right of Pure Palm.

Protection

Gear to 1", QDs.

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[Hide Comment] SD is a cool line for sure, not one of the best but there's hard climbing on good rock and engaging moves above gear and then bolt protected funkiness between arete and seam. Having the three upper bolts is nice compared to what appeared to have been short knifeblades in the seam. It's too bad the pillar is there and there isn't an uncontrived direct start. I didn't see a 1" placement and found #00-#2 TCU's and a #10 Stopper to be the best pro for the middle. Don't fall above the 2nd bolt before getting gear! The crux is a real thinker that's for sure! Apr 7, 2013
Jon Rhoderick
Redmond, OR
[Hide Comment] This is a really good route, with great movement. If your willing to do a move or two above the pure palm anchor, it's quite easy to TR it that way. May 29, 2013
Artem Vee
Portland, OR
[Hide Comment] Hard as hell and quite cryptic at the top… Oct 28, 2021