Appian Way  5.12a

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Type:  Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet Consensus:  5.12- [details] FA:  Ed Barry, Tom Herbert, Mark Chapman, fall 1987 Submitted By:  David Tvedt on Apr 18, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (2) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Liebacking through the awkward crux of Appian Way.

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Description 

Appian Way has been described as a "cheap 5.12", as the crux of this route is before the first bolt and can be "toproped" as a part of the lead by stick-clipping the first bolt. The crux involves a series of strenuous overhung layback moves, moving through 3 separate "layback formations" before reaching easier ground. Knob and pocket moves in the 5.10 range finish the route but may feel harder than this if you have a pump from the crux moves.

Location 

The first bolt line right of Honey Pot and just right of the crack line No Picnic. Starts immediately in a bulge overhang.

Protection 

Bolts (aprox. 6) and Rap Anchors.