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Rave

5.12c, Sport, 35 ft (11 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 20 votes
FA: Jeff Hanson?
Colorado > Rifle > Rifle Mtn Park > Skull Cave

Description

Rave is a short, steep, new addition with powerful movement on good rock.  This is a great option for people looking for a straightforward challenge with no confusing sequences or kneebars.

From a jug, move through a V4+ boulder problem using poor edges and slopey pinches to an obvious jug at the 3rd bolt. Weave up a slight scoop on better holds to a rest, and power up for the final crux bulge that requires big moves on sidepulls, underclings, slopey pockets, and bad feet to reach a huge jug below the anchors.

Considering this was a grungy, abandoned project for decades, this panel of rock yielded a fun route at a fairly approachable grade. Although it will probably never be a Rifle classic, I suspect that people will rave about this route once the word gets out.

Location

It is between Forgotten Years and Diddybop.

Protection

Bolts and a two bolt anchor.