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La nube que quema

5.13a, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 3.7 from 3 votes
FA: Javier Feced
International > N America > Puerto Rico > zzz - minor crags > Kioskos (Ciales) > 4. Cueva Corretjer

Description

Start on the white cloud-like tufa drip, trending right then back to center. Crimps, underclings, and so much more!

After some deliberation with locals, we've concluded that this route breaks down into 4 boulder problems separated by varying quality rests. Intro V5 boulder at the start into bad rest, V4 boulder into medium rest, V2 boulder into medium rest, into a V4 outro. 

Another perspective provided was that the first half breaks down into a hard 5.12c with medium rest, into a hard 5.12b.

The hardest moves are at the very start so come prepared with solid try-hard and strong mindset to stave off the pump on this uniquely sustained gem of the island.

Drilled and bolted by Will Flores and Heliodor Jalba, January 2025.

Will's post about the route with some video footage: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFNW2k1uxRj/

Location

This route is the middle of the three lines that are on the pillar.

Protection

8 bolts to anchors. Titanium.

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Will Flores trying the route on lead after bolting it
[Hide Photo] Will Flores trying the route on lead after bolting it
Will Flores trying the route on lead after bolting it
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The starting hold for which the route is named
[Hide Photo] The starting hold for which the route is named