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Solstice

5.12a/b, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.8 from 74 votes
FA: Matt TeNgaio
Idaho > Central Idaho > Fins > Solstice

Description

A very unique route for the fins. Climbs on flake features and rad underclings. DO IT!

Location

This is the wall’s namesake route and is the furthest right route on the wall.

Protection

10 bolts to clips.

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Solstice, 12a/b
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Kyle Sherby on Solstice, 5.12a/b
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Jonas on Solstice, 12a/b
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Jonas on Solstice, 12a/b
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Photo by Kyle Shepherd
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Chelsea on Solstice
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Tanner on Solstice
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Nate Liles
Lander, WY
[Hide Comment] Replaced 3rd bolt with new 1/2" SS sleeve bolt. Inset panel led to constant loosening of the wedge bolt that was there. I also tightened all the other bolts + anchor. Hardware courtesy of the ASCA, consider a donation @ safeclimbing.org Jun 28, 2018
Chelsea Wood
Reno, NV
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] Thank you for replacing the 3rd bolt! This climb is a must/do! It starts off cruxy at the beginning to a beautiful dark flake/crack crescent thing. It’s fairly sustained from there with great movement and jugs at the end to reward you. It felt longer than some of the other 12a’s, which was enjoyable. Jul 15, 2018
michalm
 
[Hide Comment] Fun climbing on fairly slick rock. Every bolt seems to be 2 moves after a decent clipping stance, which detracts from the enjoyment. Very sustained with no great rests. Jul 8, 2019
Chelsea Wood
Reno, NV
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] Regarding michalm’s comment, the rock does not feel slick in my opinion. It is not as sharp as the head wall, which provides a nice variety in holds and movements, but I wouldn’t call it slick or greasy. The bolts are well placed with great clipping stances. As of July 31, 2019 the bolts are solid and the anchors as bomber. 4 star climb. Aug 1, 2019
Jackie Wang
New York, NY
[Hide Comment] I wonder how much harder it would be to go straight up at second to the last bolt, I tried to touch some holds on the face and it felt really hard Jun 22, 2022
Kenny Peterson
Sandy, UT
[Hide Comment] !!! Climbed this yesterday and noticed both anchor bolts (yes the studs in the rock) were moving when loaded. I didn't have any tools with me to tighten the anchor nuts, but I left a draw on the last bolt as a backup for lowering off. Jul 17, 2023