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Sonrisa

5.11c, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 37 votes
FA: Bolted by Luke Mehall and Will Coy, First Free Ascent: Matt Kleinert
International > N America > Mexico > Nuevo Leon > El Potrero Chico > Las Estrellas C… > Club Mex Wall

Description

A new line established in February of 2024, which will be a proj for some and a warmup for others. This route is still fresh, and some rocks are still getting cleaned off it, helmets and being heads up are advised. 

Named after the Scarface and 2 Pac song "Smile". 

In Spanish: Sonrisa 

Congrats to the homey Matt Kleinert for getting the FFA on this one! And thanks to Will Coy for all the help with cleaning and bolting. 

Location

To the right of Battle Royale. 

Protection

bolts

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Will Coy climbing and cleaning on an early lap of Smile aka Sonrisa
[Hide Photo] Will Coy climbing and cleaning on an early lap of Smile aka Sonrisa
Matt Kleinert onsighting the first free ascent of Smile.
[Hide Photo] Matt Kleinert onsighting the first free ascent of Smile.
Will and Luke after the fa.
[Hide Photo] Will and Luke after the fa.
Matt Kleinhart on the first free ascent of Smile.
[Hide Photo] Matt Kleinhart on the first free ascent of Smile.

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Alex Grande
Seattle, WA
 
[Hide Comment] Another great Smile hip-hop track to listen to while sending: soundcloud.com/jelaniblackm… Feb 19, 2025
Sergey Shelukhin
Seattle, WA
 
[Hide Comment] I dunno if it's just because it's new and so less polished, but it feels more like a gym climb vs typical EPC "trust bad feet" climb. Lots of fun! Felt soft for the grade compared to other EPC climbs, possibly for the same reason... Feb 24, 2025