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Strangle Hold

5.12b, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 34 votes
FA: Jess Johnson
Utah > Wasatch Range > Southern Wasatch > American Fork C… > Forgotten Trails
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Description

A technical and beta-intensive boulder problem constitutes the first 3 bolts. I think it warrants V5. Don't be surprised if at first you feel like there aren't enough holds or feet- its cryptic down low. Above the third bolt you can enjoy mostly sinker pockets and generally good holds- its probably only 11a/b to the chains. This route is an easy tick at the grade- suss out the lower 9 move boulder problem and even someone with poor fitness could hang on to the finish. The climbing is enjoyable, but the rock is less than perfect.

Location

You will find this route just to the right of Your Onus. It can be easily identified by spoting the "strangle hold" above the second bolt- a right-facing block with lots of brown glue visible on its right side.

Protection

All bolts to a chain anchor.

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Jake Hancock strangling some holds on a smoky summer evening
[Hide Photo] Jake Hancock strangling some holds on a smoky summer evening
What the crap do I do now?? Sussing the boulder problem on TR
[Hide Photo] What the crap do I do now?? Sussing the boulder problem on TR
Strangling the hold
[Hide Photo] Strangling the hold

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Jeremy Steck
Salt Lake City, UT
  5.12b/c
[Hide Comment] Rock quality on this one is pretty good (by AF standards). Everything you need is solid, just watch out if you get a bit sloppy on the footwork. Like most routes here, with enough traffic, it will be super clean. As of 8/16, looks like someone has a project going for the extension. Looks sick! Aug 9, 2016