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Fossilmax - 5.10a

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Rock (Sport)
G
1
Bolts
80
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.50/5
  Rock Quality 3.75/5
  Scenery 3.75/5
  Fun Factor 3.75/5

Description:

Part of start hold was broken off in 2012, must now consider the start to be 10a/b. Another edge broke off a little higher, making another dicey move. Easy-to-find route in middle of SW face, easiest for tall person to clip first bolt. Interesting start on face w/ small reachy block and edge. Thin face climbing. Avoid bailing up to right at top, route goes somewhat left for a fine finishing move.

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Submitted by: jandj on 2007-09-19
Last Modified: 2013-04-22
Views: 874
Route ID: 88685

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: salamanizer on 2009-01-03 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Dirty

Easy friction climbing with tightly spaced bolts. Not many of those around. Great intro to slabs, though if this route were in Yosemite or anywhere else for that matter, it'd be 5.6. I can see how this route may feel harder if you have little experience on slabs, but this route has good edges and is at a mild slope so sorry guys/girls, gotta downrate this one. First move or two may be 5.8-.

Added: 2009-01-03

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: evanwish on 2008-09-29 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars surprise!

Looks super easy, just a little trikier than expected

Added: 2008-09-29

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: peepers on 2008-04-12 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars was fun for a warm down

hope you got sticky shoes!

Added: 2008-04-12

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: peepers on 2008-01-19 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars hope you got finger nails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

amazing friction climb!

Added: 2008-01-27