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Enemy Invasion

5.10, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 4 from 3 votes
FA: The legendary Dave Sadoff and his band of Moabites
Utah > Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Hurt Locker Area
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Description

I saw this last year and wanted to gift it to my good friend Dave who is a master at going ground up on face climbs, drill hanging straight from the harness and all. The way I recall it, Dave (who is seven feet tall and kills men by the hundreds, vis a vis William Wallace) led this thing drilling from stances and never clipping in direct or using hooks. He took some great whips along the way, or did he? I can't remember but it was awesome. It was a great display of sensible craftsmanship by a great guy who has quietly contributed much to the Moab climbing scene. We even got to see a great trundle from the anchor ledge to wrap up the full experience.

Location

Down and right of the .10+ routes Locked Out and Master Lock, on an obvious beautiful pillar. 

Protection

Bolts

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Dave doing Dave stuff. Ground uping
[Hide Photo] Dave doing Dave stuff. Ground uping
Dave with his classic attentive belay and ubiquitous middle finger. What a guy!
[Hide Photo] Dave with his classic attentive belay and ubiquitous middle finger. What a guy!
Dave's super good boy dog Tank. What a sweetie!
[Hide Photo] Dave's super good boy dog Tank. What a sweetie!
From the base before the first ascent
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Dave on the first free ascent
[Hide Photo] Dave on the first free ascent
Before the route went in.
[Hide Photo] Before the route went in.