Blooddrive
5.9+ YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA E1 5a British
Early Access
| Type: | Trad |
| GPS: | 40.57387, -111.75163 |
| FA: | Drew Bedford, Ron George—1988 |
| Page Views: | 1,225 total · 11/month |
| Shared By: | Orphaned User on Aug 17, 2017 · Updates |
| Admins: | Drew B, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane, Nathan Fisher |
June 1st, 2017:The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and Access Fund announce the signing of an unprecedented lease for 140 acres in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC). The parcel, known as the Gate Buttress, is about one mile up LCC canyon and has been popular with generations of climbers because of its world-class granite.
The agreement secures legitimate access to approximately 588 routes and 138 boulder problems at the Gate Buttress for rock climbers, who will be active stewards of the property. The recreational lease is the result of several years of negotiations between LDS Church leaders and the local climbing community.
Access Note: The climbs on the Church Buttress above the vault as well as the Glen boulders that have been traditionally closed will remain closed.
Please help us steward this area and leave no trace.
Read More:
saltlakeclimbers.org/climbe…
Description
This route shares the same start as Bloodsport, but goes left instead of right at the roof. Let me be the first to say that the crux is ridiculous, but very short and fun! It is right as you start going left from the roof. The granite guide says this is a 5.9 route, but I'm giving it a solid 5.10. There is definitely a correct way to climb through the crux that will help you out tremendously. Belay at anchors for Bloodline. Be careful of rope drag.




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