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The Darkside

V9, Boulder, 8 ft (2 m),  Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Eagle/Vail/Mint… > Klettergarden > Minturn Mile Boulder

Description

This boulder problem starts just to the right of the Extensionproblem. Sit-start on two small crimps, and do powerful moves to gain the higher sidepulls. Finish by mantling the slopey lip. It is short and burly.

Protection

Pads.

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The Darkside.
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Crimpy, crimpy, crimpy.
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b-team
  V9
[Hide Comment] vimeo.com/28019312 Dec 7, 2015
Bill Wendt
[Hide Comment] Has anyone done a right variation to this: same start holds, do a big move out right to a upwards/right facing triangle hold, left hand to the first right hand hold on Darkside but as a gaston, then up the same ending? Jul 7, 2019