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The Horror Show - 5.12c

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Bolts and Rap Anchor Stations
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty (Not Rated)
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

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Begin uphill and left of Simple Truths, locate the first bolt about 25 feet up: P1 5.6 – Climb easy slab clipping a bolt at 25 feet and continue to Belay anchors another 25 ft. up or link into…P2 5.8 – Climb the slabby face thru mantles and bulges to anchors at the base of a right facing dihedral. P3 5.9 – Follow dihedral up to an exciting exit move left. Finish at first set of anchors on Party Ledge. P4 3rd – An easy traverse passing one set of rap anchors to a belay station below an orange face. P5 5.11c – A finger seam leads to good side pulls and jugs and a really fun crux. Finish on a block that forms a narrow ledge. P5 5.12c – The crown jewel. Climb the crispy slab below the roofs. Gain overhanging crack, swallow your fears and attack the roofs. Descent – Rap down to the party ledge, traverse right to the rappel anchors. 3 rappels from here will put you on the ground.

Submitted by: vagabulla on 2005-10-11
Views: 2181
Route ID: 70728

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2 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: mbondvegas on 2007-07-20 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Almost FA

I never sent the last of this route, but had the time of my life bolting and cleaning it. I was so glad to hear that it was finally sent after a couple of years of lying dormant. A prize in the desert..in my humble opinion.

Added: 2007-07-20

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: vagabulla on 2005-10-09 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

It was dark, I was bloody, and wolves were after me.

Added: 2005-10-09