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The Wurlitzer

5.13a, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 4 from 7 votes
FA: Chris Hirsch and Andrew Bellisle, April 2019
S Dakota > Needles Of Rush… > Mt Rushmore Nat… > Wrinkled Rock C… > Scuttlebutt Bou… > Crossroads Wall
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Description

An instant classic with it's uniquely shaped holds, extreme angles, and excellent rock. Very unlike anything else we have here in the southern hills.

Tackle the overhanging and leftward trending bulge by starting a boulder problem right off the ground (stick clip the second bolt). Continue on good holds and try to hold back the pump. Fire through a brief hard section to a decent rest before the real crux. Gain an even better rest after the crux then make a final dynamic redpoint crux.

Location

Just past the Scuttlebutt boulders is this South facing wall.

Protection

8? bolts
Bolted anchor

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The Wurlitzer 5.13a
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Andrew just after the initial boulder problem
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Looking up at Andrew from the belay
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