PRINT: Rock Climb Elephant Leather, Hpa-An Area

Elephant Leather

5.10b, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),

Avg: 3 from 6 votes
FA: Andy Riley equipped by Andy Riley and Katie Riley
International > Asia > Myanmar > Hpa-An Area > Bayin Nyi > Karaweik 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

A Classic: Spectacular, tall, and consistent. A difficult section right off of the ground and more consistent and moderate climbing leading through a roof to an easier slab and to the anchors. Make sure to look around at the view.

Location

Fifth route from the left on Karaweik Wall. #5 on the Karaweik Wall Left topo photo. Start in the corner to the right of the slab on the orange rock leading upward.

Protection

12 bolts and 2 ring anchors. Stainless Steel Wave glue-in bolts installed 05/19/2016.

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FA of Elephant Leather

Katie at the second bolt of Elephant Leather

Elephant Leather is #5 on the Karaweik Wall Left topo Photo.

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Katie Riley

5.10b

Pumpy, bouldery start leads to a bit of fun face climbing, which leads to another bouldery-ish part, which leads to a jug-bashing finish! So glad we took this one all the way to the top of the wall. Enjoy! Jun 11, 2016