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Variable Chrysalis

Name: Variable Chrysalis
Rating: 3.0

5.12b YDS 7b French 26 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 26 ZA E5 6b British

Routes in Guntower Wall

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	Avalauncher S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Detonation S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Fire for Effect S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fire in the Hole S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Gazex S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Hard Slab S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Live Ordinance S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Misfire S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Persistent Weakness S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Support Your S.A.C. S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Variable Chrysalis T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b

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Type:	Trad, 30 ft (9 m), 2 pitches
GPS:	38.84407, -120.04437
FA:	FFA 6/25 Kevin Heinrich, FA: unknown.
Page Views:	172 total · 18/month
Shared By:	Kevin Heinrich on Dec 10, 2025
Admins:	Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Climb Persistent Weakness as P1. From the anchor, traverse right and climb the first thin left-angling seam you encounter. A bouldery start and strenuous continuation with the threat of decking if you opt to "punch it" (don't) pack quite a wallop into this short line.