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Microskunks with Cholla Coats 

5.10b

   

FA: Geir and Marcy
New Route: Yes
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.10b [details]
Length: 140 feet
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Submitted By: Geir Hundal on Oct 11, 2009


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Geir on the FA. Note that bolts have been added a...


Description 

A long, thrilling, and sustained climb originally lead with no fixed hardware. Even with cleaning and the addition of several bolts, it is still a great experience for a solid trad leader.

Microskunks wanders up discontinuous weaknesses on the north face of Microskunk Tower. Start by climbing a thin crack on the right side of the face. The crack leads to series of bolts arching to the left. The short section of poor rock gives way to a great 2" crack in the middle of the face. Ascend the crack until it narrows and a bolt appears on your left. Traverse left at the bolt to an offwidth. Head up the offwidth until it ends, then move right to a final crack leading to the anchor.


Location 

See overview photo.


Protection 

Doubles to #3 Camalot. One #4 Camalot protects the final crack before the ledge.



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EFR leading Microskunks with Cholla Coats

BETA PHOTO: EFR leading Microskunks with Cholla Coats

Geir smokes Microskunks (again!)

Geir smokes Microskunks (again!)


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By Eric Ruljancich
From: Tucson, AZ / Vancouver, BC
Nov 2, 2009
rating: 5.10b

A great, long, and fairly sustained climb. The crux moves are sweet!

By Marcy
Nov 8, 2009

One of the earlier routes in LDE. Very sustained; seems more difficult each time I've been on it. The only route in LDE that doesn't top out (yet!).