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El Viajero del Tiempo

5.12a, Sport, 170 ft (52 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 24 votes
FA: Rodman
International > N America > Mexico > Nuevo Leon > El Potrero Chico > Mota Wall

Description

AKA The Time Traveller. What a hidden Gem. A very long enjoyable pitch on a clean face with tons of laybacking and good edges. Very technical. Very fun.

Follow the thin crack system until the routes split and then traverse right. The route that goes straight up is a very thin, hard 5.12d called Microcosm. 

Location

High up right on the Mota. Starts the same as Agujero del Espacio.

Protection

Lots of draws. A few alpine

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

DrRockso RRG
Red River Gorge, KY
 
[Hide Comment] A fantastic route, it is now best approached by a new direct line. Climb 'The Prophetess' then continue on past the anchors to the top following the path of least resistance, this variation should not change the grade at 5.11c/5.12a. Jan 25, 2019
Jay Morse
Hooksett, New Hampshire
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] One of the very best pitches I've ever done. Hike up 5 more minutes past the nonstop lines for the other Mota Wall classics, and get on this!

Compared to the way other routes at Mota are graded, this felt solid 12a to me. At least on the onsight. Jan 27, 2020
MAKB
Denver, CO.
  5.11d
[Hide Comment] Jay! So glad someone else feels like I do about this route. It's so sick! Jan 28, 2020