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5.12b, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 33 votes
FA: Jake Rasmussen
Utah > Wasatch Range > Southern Wasatch > American Fork C… > Membrane
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Description

  1. This is an alternate start for Mandela. Start on sidepull flakes to a jug pocket. Then the crux begins with 2 fingers pockets and crimps. The 4th bolt joins with Mandela, and adds a bolt for the scary runout on Mandela. 

Location

  • Starts to the left of Mandela. To the right of flight fright. 

Protection

9 bolts to chain anchors

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Finger pocket starts lower crux.
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Steve Miller
West Jordan
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Thuggy lower climbing starts on finger pocket then eases up at 4th bolt.
Big rest before Mandela roof which I found overly tricky.
Very psyched to get the red point on this one!
Great work, Jras! Aug 17, 2019
Jras
American Fork, Ut
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Good work on the 2nd ascent Steve! Glad you liked it. Aug 18, 2019
Rud Johansen
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Underclings, pockets, crimps, knee drops, great climb. Loved working it with Miller. Thanks for putting it up Jake! Now there is another climb on Membrane that is not greasy. Aug 29, 2019
Jras
American Fork, Ut
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Good job Rud! Glad you guys enjoyed it. If you want some other fresh 12s, check out Sleepy Cove in Tank canyon and let me know your thoughts on the grades Aug 29, 2019