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Live a Muerte

5.11b, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 22 votes
FA: Lee Hansche 3/8/2019
New Hampshire > Rumney > Hinterlands

Description

A varied climb with an inobvious sequence that is nonetheless enjoyable once you figure it out. Start in the crack (I didn't clean the crack aggressively because it is part of another climb #respect). Break left of the crack soon after leaving the ground and climb lower angle face to the base of the steep fin. Pick your way through a pleasant but hard to identify sequence with fun footwork. toward the top I enjoy breaking left right out to the edge of the fin (awesome kneebar ;) but it is possible to climb straight up staying right of the bolts if you prefer. An anchor awaits on a slab at the top of the fin. You may continue past the anchor to the ledge up and to the right if you are continuing to one of the upper routes, Welcome to the Afterlife 5.12a or The Mean Lean 5.12a+ (haha).

Interesting climbing which was hidden by a good amount of loose rock. I have removed all the loose stuff I could identify but I would say don't stray too far from the path of the bolts or you are getting into the adventure zone.

Location

On the left end of the Hinterlands up and left of the classic, Jolt. There is a wall with an obvious right angling crack. Live a Muerte starts in the crack and promptly breaks left following stainless glue-in bolts. do not climb the crack beyond the good hold around first bolt height as the rock gets sketchy.

Protection

6 bolts to pigtail/ram horn anchors

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Moving left into the kneebar on the fin.
[Hide Photo] Moving left into the kneebar on the fin.
that's the line
[Hide Photo] that's the line
Catching a rest before the final pump
[Hide Photo] Catching a rest before the final pump
Roxane Hebert I believe.
[Hide Photo] Roxane Hebert I believe.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Matt Levine
Portsmouth, NH
[Hide Comment] Looks nice Lee. Looking to give this a go on Sunday. Mar 22, 2019
[Hide Comment] Nice route! Need a bite of traffic but worth it! May 16, 2019
Steve Marshall
Concord NH
 
[Hide Comment] also a quality addition to the cliff. fun moves throughout. Aug 26, 2019
Scott Hayward
Scarborough, ME
 
[Hide Comment] Felt difficult for 11a, but still a cool route. Seconding Roxane's comment about it needing more traffic! Mar 21, 2021
Lee Hansche
Allenstown, NH... and a van…
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] I’m glad you got on it. I’m really not attached to the grade. I’m all about consensus. But It absolutely feels better when you know exactly what holds you are working with. The part about cool movement is more my concern. Glad it was fun! Work it all out and cast your vote on the grade. Even with all the right beta I could picture it being a touch harder than 11a. Enjoy Mar 22, 2021
Ramona Filipi
Lincoln, MA
 
[Hide Comment] This went easily on second go. First go was chaos as I searched for holds in a sea of chalkless rock. Almost every move was thoughtful and I found three excellent kneebars! Third draw difficult to hang at 5'2", IMO, but ok to clip. Thanks for a fun new line! May 29, 2023