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Smitten - 5.10a

Average Rating = 3.75/5 Average Rating : 3.75 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Rock (Sport)
G
1
Bolts and chains
35
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.67/5
  Scenery 2.33/5
  Fun Factor 4.33/5

Description:

Located to the right of the small bush, this climb lies between twitterpation and hooked. Climb the face to the large ledge on which the bush is located then to the chains. Enjoy the nasty sloper at the crux!

Descent Options:

Rappel or Walk-off

Submitted by: I_eat_glue on 2008-08-17
Views: 1016
Route ID: 95420

4 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: lazorwulf on 2011-06-18 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars I like it, but I don't like-like it.

Even with the crux, I've seen first-timers do this ascent without a whole lot of trouble. I wouldn't rate anything on the Date Wall a 5.10. The rock itself seemed pretty dusty. Might be better after a good rain.

Added: 2013-08-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: Ace117 on 2009-05-22 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Smitten

This is the best route on the wall. Excellent move near the top.

Added: 2012-03-22

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: dcoombs88 on 2010-05-31 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars one move

ont too bad once you know the sequence for the crux. feet high!

Added: 2010-05-31

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: Jibboom on 2009-06-17 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Super fun climb

Tricky crux move.

Added: 2009-06-17