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Swing Man

V2+, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 6 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Grand Junction… > Unaweep Canyon > Nine Mile Hill > Nine Mile Bould… > Area 51 Boulder… > Falls From Above Boulder

Description

Sit start on the southeast face with feet underneath the boulder and hands matched on a sloper "pyramid". Heel hook and make a couple of bigger moves to mantle the boulder about 6-7 feet up. From there, sprint to the top.

Location

The route is on the southeast face of the Falls from Above Boulder. The downclimb is on the north side.

Protection

Pads and a spotter.

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Catching the swing.
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Left hand on the starting hold with right hand moving up.
[Hide Photo] Left hand on the starting hold with right hand moving up.
Left hand moving to the triangle feature on the left side of the bulge.
[Hide Photo] Left hand moving to the triangle feature on the left side of the bulge.
Beta for Swing Man.
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