PRINT: Rock Climb The Shortest Straw, New Mexico, I-40 Corridor

The Shortest Straw

5.12a, Sport, 35 ft (11 m),

Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Matt Samet, Lee Sheftel, Cameron Burns 1990
New Mexico > New Mexico, I-4… > Manzano Mountains > E Side > New Canyon > Damage Wall

Access Issue: Do Not Climb On or Around Rock Shelters and Pictographs Details

17th century rock shelters and pictographs exist in this area. Climbers must be mindful of these cultural resources and avoid climbing on or around them. In June 2024 it was discovered that two new routes had been bolted in or near these resources next to the Roof Wall. The routes will be removed per the forest service.

Description

Climb jugs to a roof. Clip the second bolt off of an undercling sidepull. Move left into the crux. This involves a series of crimps to a large jug next to the third bolt. Finally, move right over the buldge and clip the fourth while you make your way to the chains.

Location

Same start as Last Straw, but move left instead of right.

Protection

4 bolts to a two bolt anchor

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Dylan Landry

Watch out for choss on this route! Probably best to have your belayer off to the side or wear a helmet. Ripped off a sizeable chunk last month (forgot to post about it till now 05/01/2021) while working B2 to B3 crux. It's a little off to the side (off route maybe?) so it shouldn't affect the climbing too much - may be just missing a better foothold on the left. Jun 1, 2021