AC Devil Dog 5.10d
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| Type: | Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.10c/d [details] |
| FA: | Mike Stewart, 1991 |
| Submitted By: | Brian Quiter on Sep 29, 2002 |
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Description The refrigerator-wide double arete up the largest pillar of the grotto. Feet get more friendly as you get higher, but for the first 2 bolts, you have to trust your smear.
Protection 5 bolts to hangers either left or right of the column.You can lead an easier trad climb nearby to set up a top rope if you so desire, but put in a directional or two if you do.
BETA PHOTO: A.C. Devil Dog with bolts as viewed from above the...
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By Aron Quiter
Administrator
From: Berkeley, CA
Sep 30, 2002
rating: 5.10d
| And trust your grip, as the hands through this section consist of nothing more than the aretes, which are slightly rounded in the beginning.
Badass! Good luck finding these moves anywhere else. |
By Andy Laakmann
Site Landlord
From: Bend, OR
Nov 25, 2006
rating: 5.10c
| Area classic. Crux is probably getting to the first bolt. Surprinsgly secure moves once you get into the groove. |
By caughtinside
From: Oakland CA
Jan 18, 2007
| great climb, very unique. I'd give it .10d just because of the opening moves. I'd advise stepping up from the left and preclipping the first bolt, then starting from the ground. |
By Amy Sturgill
From: Nevada City
Jan 16, 2008
| HAHA! Great fun but good luck climbing gracefully on this one! |
By tallmark515
From: San Francisco
Apr 6, 2009
rating: 5.10d
| Great route, crux (felt harder than .10c as rated in the guidebook) is definitely the opening moves. I had to get pretty creative to make it past the opening sequence, not exactly sure what I did, but I remember using about every trick in the book.
The remainder of the route is mostly easier (yet sustained) 5.10 climbing. Good rests, great friction moves, unique body movements and use of the arete earns this route 4 stars in my book. |
By Alexander Nees
From: Grand Junction, CO
Apr 23, 2010
rating: 5.10d
| Absolutely stellar and unique. First couple bolts are tough, easier after that. Love the rest in the handjam slot halfway up! |
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