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Aerial Acrobatics

5.10a, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 92 votes
FA: Prehmus & Launer
Colorado > S Platte > Staunton SP > Raven
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Description

From the left end of the eye brow, undercling & layback up to the short, protruding, right-facing corner.

Location

This is 12 feet right of the gully on the north/left side of the cliff.

Protection

8 bolts and a 2 bolt anchor with Mussy hooks.

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The start (pre-bolting).
[Hide Photo] The start (pre-bolting).
At the third bolt.
[Hide Photo] At the third bolt.
Jon in the good pocket under the bulge at the top.
[Hide Photo] Jon in the good pocket under the bulge at the top.

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Alan Prehmus
littleton, co
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] An 8th bolt now protects the last awkward move. May 25, 2018
Trace Teboda
Lakewood, CO
  5.9+
[Hide Comment] I really enjoyed this route. The first couple of moves are tricky, but once you get past the third bolt, it is fun 5.9 climbing. I would rate this a 5.9+, because I had no problem with the first sequence, and it was well protected. 3 stars! I would recommend this route to anyone that is a moderate climber. Sep 10, 2018
Dan 60D5H411
Colorado Springs, CO
  5.10b/c
[Hide Comment] The feet at the beginning crux are getting so polished, hard to categorize this with other easy 10s at Staunton. Aug 29, 2021
Christine Catania
Denver, CO
[Hide Comment] Personally loved this route, definitely tricky feet in the beginning crux, but there's a nice half moon step in for the shorties! Lot's of weight shifts and fun body moves, never felt exposed to a bad fall at any point in time. Highly recommend! Sep 1, 2021
WF WF51
 
[Hide Comment] Decent, but like every route at this cliff, one star at the most. Jun 25, 2023
Shay Subramanian
Denver, CO
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] The first 3 bolts are solid 10a with slick foot holds followed by a fun 5.9ish romp to the anchors. Really cool features with the underclings and whatnot, and the big block near the finish marked my first outdoor kneebar! Jul 30, 2024