Sweet Back Direct
5.11d YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British
| Type: | Sport, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 35.3874, -111.61353 |
| FA: | JJ Schlick, Wade Forrest 2014 |
| Page Views: | 3,169 total · 22/month |
| Shared By: | JJ Schlick on May 25, 2014 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
Your To-Do List:
Add To-Do ·
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more.
Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Seasonal Bird Nesting Closures:
The following routes will be CLOSED April 1st - August 31st:
"Lucky Streak"
"Hobophobic"
"Rambler's Choice"
The USFS will be frequently monitoring the Peregrine Falcons so that they can open areas as soon as possible. Successful partnership with the Forest Service biologists has allowed for closure of select routes, instead of the entire walls or crags, and we ask that climbers adhere to these closures. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to report a bird sighting, please reach out to the Northern Arizona Climbers Coalition at nazcc@nazcc.org or the US Forest Service @ 928-526-0866 and ask to speak with a biologist.
The following routes will be CLOSED April 1st - August 31st:
"Lucky Streak"
"Hobophobic"
"Rambler's Choice"
The USFS will be frequently monitoring the Peregrine Falcons so that they can open areas as soon as possible. Successful partnership with the Forest Service biologists has allowed for closure of select routes, instead of the entire walls or crags, and we ask that climbers adhere to these closures. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to report a bird sighting, please reach out to the Northern Arizona Climbers Coalition at nazcc@nazcc.org or the US Forest Service @ 928-526-0866 and ask to speak with a biologist.
Description
Sweet Back Direct is a fantastic variation to the classic Sweet Back. It’s both a hair easier and a pinch less technical if you’re finding all the right holds.
After bolt #5 and just below the bulge, move hard right on somewhat hidden holds. Moving up to the roof is straight forward enough and you'll gain a very cool pinch/crimp/jug at the lip.
A series of vertical runnels above the roof on the right will test your gastoning skills and shoulders alike. If you are clever with your toes at this point you'll be rewarded with two very unique finger buckets and the end of the hard climbing. Clip one last bolt and scamper up good holds to the hanging chain anchors shared with Sweet Back.If you have sampled Sweet Back and been shut down at the technical crux arête, then you may enjoy the Direct a little more. It is more straight forward but just as pumpy. SBD is perhaps one of the better dacite routes in Flagstaff for the grade.



2 Comments