Type: Boulder, 15 ft (5 m)
GPS: 37.61623, -89.41081
FA: Devin Doyle
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Shared By: Devin . on Feb 7, 2021
Admins: Aaron Brouwer, Dave Hug, Kevin Sierzega, Aaron Mc

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This is the Low Start to Fading Light.


Squat Start matched on the diagonally right-facing flat jug plate undercling hold that is ~10 feet down and left from the start of Fading Light.


Again, this is a Squat Start, the first ascentionist did NOT start sitting, so you aren't required to either.


Time will tell once a consensus forms, but I think this is one of the hardest lines at The Holy Boulders, up there with MJ & The New Zero. At the very least I think the first move of Ra, from a purely physical standpoint, is the hardest single move at the Holies.


P.S.A.- it’s probably best to avoid trying this thing when it’s wet or after rain. The flake that Fading Light starts on is hollow and will definitely rip off someday, but we can delay the inevitable if we’re smart.

Also, clean your shoes before you try this thing. This sandstone is already pretty soft, and if you have sand and rock on your shoes it’s just gonna grind away at the feet when you push on them. And the feet on this thing are already TERRIBLE, if any of them break it’s gonna be a major bummer.

Location Suggest change

The obvious 55° overhang on the Public Enemy boulder. Around the corner from Platypus.


Start ~10 feet down and left from the start flake of Fading Light matched on an obvious diagonal right-facing plate undercling. You can start from a squat.

Protection Suggest change

Couple pads. All the hard moves are low to the ground

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