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Suicide

5.8, Sport, TR, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 3.1 from 10 votes
FA: Bart Bledsoe
Kentucky > Small Areas > Rockcastle River > Second Hand Smoke

Description

4 bolts, 2 bolt anchor with chains

This classic route is climbed pretty much by everyone that visits the area. It was the first route put up in the area and remains to be the most popular.

The route has 2 cruxes, the first being right at the first bolt. there is a blank section of rock that requires a bit of reach to get the bomber holds. The second crux is at the 4th bolt, there are plenty of holds but none are great.

The route tops out on a ledge with the anchor bolts located above.

Location

Suicide Is the center most route on the Second-Hand Smoke wall. 

Protection

4 bolts 2 bolt anchor with chains

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Clipping the last bolt before the anchors
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Suicide 5.8
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