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Sludge Trudge

5.11b/c, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 4 votes
FA: B. Workman (2008)
Washington > Northwest Region > San Juan, Fidal… > Mt Erie > (f) Summit Area > (d) Moss Wall

Description

A short, pumpy traverse on smooth rock through a thin seam leads to an excellent roof move over a bulge, then connecting to neighboring "clean and jerk" for the last bolt and chain anchors.

Location

Obvious low traversing bolt line on the left side of the rock.

Protection

6 bolts, chain anchor.

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Foreshortened view of the wall.
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Sludge trudge.
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Topping out bulge on TR solo
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Moving up
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Finishing traverse
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Tyler Leedom
Bellingham, WA
  5.11b/c
[Hide Comment] Great climb passed up all to often. A very unique overhanging traverse, a not commonly found climbing style on Erie. Make sure to give it a good scrub especially up top. So much fun May 5, 2025