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Cameron Kaminsky
Apr 6, 2024
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If you're tall enough, the mantle/deadpoint goes static (I'm 5'9 plus a bit on wingspan) and it made the cl…
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Tradiban
Sep 25, 2023
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I recall thinking the same thing but not wanting to buck the rating in the guidebook for some reason, proba…
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Cameron Kaminsky
Sep 25, 2023
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Agree with Remo. Very fun, very soft :)
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Remo
Sep 23, 2023
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Fun little route if you have the time. Using the right hand pinch feels in the 10 range. Without it felt e…
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Lauren Errichiello
Aug 8, 2023
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Am I missing something on this route? I thought it was hard to protect the middle and had a big runout with…
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Sam Francis
Aug 4, 2022
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Is the right crack used in the upper section? It seemed harder than the lower section without it
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John Cottone
May 16, 2022
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John Cottone
May 16, 2022
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Doug Hemken
Sep 20, 2020
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As a lead, the middle section stays right of the arete. As a TR, staying left is also fun.
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Steve Sangdahl
Aug 9, 2020
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Miss ya Prunes...ya damn hippie.
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Andrew Krajnik
Jun 15, 2020
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Doug, It doesn't have a name in Swartling's guide, and Jay Knower just lists it as "Unnamed" in his guide.…
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Doug Hemken
Jun 15, 2020
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Give this a name, please
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Evan Stone
Mar 23, 2020
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Climbed this route yesterday and it was a bit sketchier than expected/hoped. There is a large loose block ~…
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chris tregge
May 9, 2018
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Tommy's lead of this was in 1988. He used a "cliffhanger" before the high crux (which he tried to tape to…
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Burton Lindquist
Sep 25, 2017
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Ha! There is actually a further squeeze job on this wall... Climb the arete and close face to right of the…
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Doug Hemken
Jul 4, 2016
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I'm always draw into this photo, when I see it. The way you have the rocks framed, Nick, really gives…
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Bobrunning Running
Apr 19, 2015
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If you have a number 5 cam it fits wonderful at the top of the crack. That unused #5 finally got a chance t…
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Laura Stringer
Oct 31, 2013
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This is a great beginner or warm up route! If you're skinny, the first part of the chimney works well, but…
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Kiri Namtvedt
Oct 13, 2013
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"Big ledges" might be a deceptive description; I'm pretty sure I remember the part this is referring to bec…
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Josh Olson
Jul 29, 2013
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Love clipping pitons pre-crux. The gear on this route is definitely all there, but the fall from anywhere w…
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Austin Pethan
Jul 28, 2013
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This route takes passive gear great. Bring a #2 or #3 C4 to place in the horizontal half way up.
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Michael Sullivan
Jun 20, 2013
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This thing is so good! The climb has (for someone with my proportions) the most beautifully flowing moves (…
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Joe "Big Boi" Osterman
Jun 18, 2013
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Definitely a good test of your nerves and ability to place gear creatively. Fun moves to the top out!
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Joe "Big Boi" Osterman
Jun 18, 2013
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The gear on this route is a bit tricky. Brass micro offsets and ball nuts were clutch for protecting this r…
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Bryan Keller
Sep 24, 2012
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This route felt like a 5.6 to me. There was no move on par with the difficulty of the crux of, say, Peter's…
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Aaron Wait
Jul 29, 2012
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At the crux, I had a harder time getting my #3 Camalot placed to my satisfaction so I climbed a bit higher…
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Mike Sohasky
May 30, 2012
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Led this route this past weekend. Shallow gear running down the middle seam, but good/small horizontal ledg…
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Burton Lindquist
May 29, 2012
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Oh yah! You gotta like them twin blonde gals riding a tandem bike! I always thought it is funny that the…
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Burton Lindquist
May 29, 2012
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Yah! Those top moves..... you think you should move right past the little overhang move but the best holds…
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Burton Lindquist
May 29, 2012
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Actually Doug... I gave it the more generic moniker "Mitzvah". I was not repeating myself correctly yeste…
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Doug Hemken
May 29, 2012
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The gear gets tricky as you move past the ancient pitons (don't trust those!) and into the crux. The upper…
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Doug Hemken
May 29, 2012
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A little contrived, but just consider it an exercise in good posture to keep your back off the chimney.…
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Doug Hemken
May 29, 2012
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I think Burt has renamed this route "Bat mitzvah"! Andy, you only have yourself to blame!
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Doug Hemken
May 29, 2012
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Very nice moves! A little technique, a little faith, and a great hold just past each delicate move. Ge…
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roger fritz
Oct 23, 2011
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I climbed Horner's Corner at Birthday Rocks today. This is one of the most exposed routes I have been on at…
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roger fritz
Oct 23, 2011
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A couple loose blocks at strategic/crux locations. Be careful, but I truly think they have been loose for d…
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