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Hamberder

5.12b, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3.7 from 21 votes
FA: Eli Helmuth
International > N America > Puerto Rico > Flying Coconut… > Horseshoe (La Herradura)

Description

An awkward start around a peculiar horn/hole leads to a large ledge where a long sling is recommended to minimize rope drag.  From the ledge large huecos lead to the 15m of business where powerful moves are sustained to reach the shared anchor with Covfefe.

Location

Start just left of Covfefe, aiming for a ledfe/horn/hole that leads to a large ledge.

Protection

Fifteen bolts to a two bolt anchor with lowering carabiners.

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Middle right area - Do or Fly section
[Hide Photo] Middle right area - Do or Fly section
Climber on "Do or Fly", Hamberder in green.
[Hide Photo] Climber on "Do or Fly", Hamberder in green.
Hamberder follows the green line to a shared anchor with Covfefe.
[Hide Photo] Hamberder follows the green line to a shared anchor with Covfefe.
Craig Demartino enjoying another lap on Hamberder.
[Hide Photo] Craig Demartino enjoying another lap on Hamberder.
Craig Demartino getting hungry on the Hamberder.. photo courtesy of Emily Fischer.
[Hide Photo] Craig Demartino getting hungry on the Hamberder.. photo courtesy of Emily Fischer.
Diego Garcia nearing the top of Hamberder.
[Hide Photo] Diego Garcia nearing the top of Hamberder.

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M PR
San Juan, PR
  5.12b
[Hide Comment] Excellent route!!! There is a beehive about 30 feet up and left of the anchors. I was stung a couple of times. This is just for awareness. Jul 15, 2025