Tea in the Sahara
5.10 YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British
Avg: 2.8 from 29 votes
Type: | Trad, 90 ft (27 m) |
FA: | Mark Guider |
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Shared By: | Dan Flynn on Aug 31, 2009 |
Admins: | Jason Hayden, Luc-514, Kristen Fiore |
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Just right of large dirty right-facing corner, sits one of Bolton's finest lines, "Tea in the Sahara". At 10b, and over 100 feet long, this mixed gear/bolt protected face/roof climb is a proud lead.
Thin and thoughtful moves up the face gets to you an imposing roof. The roof, if tackled just right, won't feel too difficult, though if you're mentally taxed, then getting to the next bolt may feel challenging. After a couple more bolts, gain the small left-facing corner protected with gear. A few hard moves protected by one more bolt guard the top out.
Gear:
draws (some double length), and a small rack to #1 will suffice for the upper corner.
Thin and thoughtful moves up the face gets to you an imposing roof. The roof, if tackled just right, won't feel too difficult, though if you're mentally taxed, then getting to the next bolt may feel challenging. After a couple more bolts, gain the small left-facing corner protected with gear. A few hard moves protected by one more bolt guard the top out.
Gear:
draws (some double length), and a small rack to #1 will suffice for the upper corner.
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