Type: Sport, Boulder, 30 ft (9 m)
FA: Ward Smith, 1992
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Shared By: Zach Swanson on Dec 8, 2015 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

Climb powerful burly moves up the sharp arete of the Africa Buttress, hanging over the built-up staircase.

This used to have some gnarly falls, but it has been rebolted recently and seems to have less potential for injury.

Location Suggest change

It is easily found on the Africa-shaped formation between the Power Drive/Excessive Force roof and the Priapism corner. A built-up staircase wraps the arete to the topout. You can't miss it.

Protection Suggest change

4 wavebolts and bolts for anchor (bring two extra draws) at the top, and you can top out and walk off down the staircase. The anchor will need to be cleaned from the top. There are no chains/rings/quickclips.

You might consider stickclipping bolts #1 and #2, as the first bolt primarily just gets the rope in-line and will do little to prevent you from decking if you fall above it.

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