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Slingshot Monkey
5.12b,
Sport, 70 ft (21 m),
Avg: 4 from 1
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Andy Riley equipped by Tyler Hoffart
International
> Asia
> Myanmar
> Mandalay Area
> Waterfall Hill…
> Monk's Life Wall
Access Issue: Keeping climbs open depends on maintaining good relationships with locals and monks
Details
This climbing area is intertwined with monasteries and pagodas. It is critical for climbing in Myanmar to maintain these relationships through respectful conduct with the monks and the surrounding areas. Please be modest, respectful, friendly, and responsive to the wishes of the monks and local people. Do not climb on religious monuments, and remove shoes when crossing over established pagoda areas.
Description
Tyler Hoffart bolted this route and hypothesized that the full line would be in the 5.13 range. Slingshot Monkey is the first pitch of the route. It starts with a slab to a fun overhanging boulder problem. The climbing eases up a little, but remains technical and pumpy all the way to the chains. For the extension/second pitch see American Outlaw.
Location
The first pitch of the rightmost line on the wall. Number 3 on the Monk's Life Wall topo photo.
Protection
Bolts. I just added bolt hangers to the first and third bolts, which previously did not have hangers. Just a warning the hangers that I added are plated steel (12/26/15). They will not hold up as long as the other stainless steel hangers on the route and should be watched pretty closely in the upcoming years. Carabiners at the anchor.
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[Hide Photo] Monk's Life topo photo, Slingshot Monkey is number 3 on the topo photo.
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