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Geezer Pleaser

5.13d R, Trad, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 3 votes
FA: Joe Terravecchia, Nov 2012
New Hampshire > Southeast / Sea… > Stonehouse Pond > Geezer Wall

Description

Great climbing and one of the most difficult all gear protected routes in New England. The meat of the climb is a V9ish boulder problem at mid height involving a series of very powerful opposing side pulls to either a long low percentage dyno ( Will C) or several more difficult face moves (Joe T) to the horizontal. Blow the last bit before the horizontal and you'll take a 25' - 30' lob. If the small cam pulls, a bomber offset nut will keep you off the ground.
The route tops out so the anchors are set back from the edge. Bring 6' slings if intending to TR.

Location

Between the BBB route and Moe Howard Died For Our Sins.
Right facing corner and flakes to steep face.

Protection

Small to medium cams and a #9 HB or DMM offset nut.
All gear was placed free and on lead.

DO NOT PLACE ANY PINS OR FIX ANY GEAR ON THIS ROUTE.

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Joe T at the horizontal just above the crux.
[Hide Photo] Joe T at the horizontal just above the crux.
Will, one move shy of a redpoint.
[Hide Photo] Will, one move shy of a redpoint.
The geezer falling  on the good cams at the  1st horizontal.
[Hide Photo] The geezer falling on the good cams at the 1st horizontal.
Will Carey after making the 2a  on 10/15/25
[Hide Photo] Will Carey after making the 2a on 10/15/25
We used a prototype .3  X4  Camalot to protect the crux.  A yellow C3 or hybrid green/yellow Alien would also work. Falls on the C3  have chipped off the right side of the pod.
[Hide Photo] We used a prototype .3 X4 Camalot to protect the crux. A yellow C3 or hybrid green/yellow Alien would also work. Falls on the C3 have chipped off the right side of the pod.
Will on the  thin face at the top.
[Hide Photo] Will on the thin face at the top.
Will C midway through the crux.
[Hide Photo] Will C midway through the crux.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

[Hide Comment] Nice work Joe and Will! Dec 24, 2012
john strand
southern colo
[Hide Comment] Awesome guys !!!! A gear 5.14 is next ??? I know of a couple... Dec 24, 2012
nhclimber
Newmarket, NH
[Hide Comment] very impressive guys. Dec 24, 2012
Anonymous User
[Hide Comment] great work guys, inspiring... Dec 24, 2012
Joe Terravecchia
  5.13d
[Hide Comment] Thanks guys. Here's a short video clip of a few attempts one day in November.
You've gotta love the audio!


youtu.be/vB92X3Bt5pM Dec 25, 2012
Anonymous User
[Hide Comment] that video was great! I was NOT expecting that! Dec 26, 2012
Jason Denver
Wakefield
[Hide Comment] Really awesome Joe. Like the video. Dec 26, 2012
JChepes
West Ossipee, NH
[Hide Comment] Wow! Almost spilled my coffee watching that video. Nice job! Dec 27, 2012
Jonathan Marek
Spearfish, SD
[Hide Comment] Awesome video link. Jan 12, 2013
chinos Garlough
Ossipee, NH
[Hide Comment] right on Joe! Jan 17, 2013
[Hide Comment] Will Carey made the long awaited second ascent of Geezer Pleaser today.
Huge congratulations.
So glad you nabbed it! Oct 15, 2025
[Hide Comment] That’s amazing!! It’s on the list, I still watch that video of Will taking the whip from time to time haha Oct 15, 2025