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The Fire

5.10a, Sport, TR, 59 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 4 votes
FA: Jeremy Higle
International > Asia > India > Northern India… > Ladakh > Shey Rock

Description

In accordance with the name of this route, it as well as its neighbor are scorchers during the day. These friction face climbs become more of a challenge in the hot day; climb them early or late in the day. The crux is right before the horizontal crack, with a balancing act to clip.

Location

It is uphill and to the right of #5, look for the boulder with the #6 painted on it.

Protection

Bolted all the way up the route, has quick links at the top of the route.

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The Fire is on the left side of this climb, the right side is it's neighbor "The Frying Pan". Contains a simple route picture with the bolts.
[Hide Photo] The Fire is on the left side of this climb, the right side is it's neighbor "The Frying Pan". Contains a simple route picture with the bolts.