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Monkey Trail

5.12b/c, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.8 from 5 votes
FA: Volker Schoffl, Jan 2010
International > Asia > Laos > Thakhek (Pha Ta… > Roof Center

Description

Climb a short access pitch (monkey start, 6a), making sure to back clean every clip. From the big ledge at the first set of anchors take a long rest, then begin navigating through the 18meter horizontal roof! Lots of kneebars and toe hooks are mandatory to keep your body attached to the fall. No real crux, just sustained upside down climbing, with 2 or 3 excellent no hands kneebar rests! Clip the anchors and eat some bananas, you are now a monkey!

Protection

fixed draws

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Out of this world moves through the roof to an intermediate anchor. Back clean a couple Clips to keep the Rope drag down and go for the gold ,next anchor :-)
[Hide Photo] Out of this world moves through the roof to an intermediate anchor. Back clean a couple Clips to keep the Rope drag down and go for the gold ,next anchor :-)
The perfect place to work on your No Hands rests and double knee bar skills.
[Hide Photo] The perfect place to work on your No Hands rests and double knee bar skills.