Bandolier
5.11a (avg: 4.7 / 43 votes)
Submitted by: Tony B
Description
A good route on the easier side of the ratings at this cliff. It ascends a slightly steep wall with smaller than average holds for The Red: more edges and flakes than pockets.
Location
The route is to the left of the approach trail, and is the second route left of a small, trapezoidal roof not far from the ground, the first being Wadcutter.
Protection
7 bolts to a 2-bolt anchor.
Photos
Ben with the amazing fall colors on Bandolier, 11a. Awesome route. A rope hanging on the 9+ "Wadcutter" behind him. October
Ben with the amazing fall colors on Bandolier, 11a. Awesome route. A rope hanging on the 9+ "Wadcutter" behind him. October '08.

SteveZ getting a rest on his onsight of Bandolier. Ben is on Centerfire 11c next door. October
SteveZ getting a rest on his onsight of Bandolier. Ben is on Centerfire 11c next door. October '08.

SteveZ catching a break on the pumpy Bandolier. October
SteveZ catching a break on the pumpy Bandolier. October '08.

Another shot of Ben on Bandolier with amazing fall colors. October
Another shot of Ben on Bandolier with amazing fall colors. October '08.

Scott on Bandolier, RRG, KY.
Scott on Bandolier, RRG, KY.

Comments
Tlake  Sep 4, 2007
This is my absolute favorite line at the Red. Beautiful, sustained, increasingly steep, with a great hand gobbling flake to finish!

It doesn't get much better... freaking brilliant.

Alexander L'Grand  Apr 14, 2012 Rating: 5.10d
Great climb. Watch out for the giant spider that lives in the flake at the top.

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