Jon nearing the crux of Medicine Man (5.7), Holcom...
Description
Up the vertical face left of Nervous Twitch (5.9+) is this fun and popular moderate. Large features down low lead to the crux, a short somewhat steeper sequence on smaller holds; the route finishes with a mantle onto a ledge with anchors.
Not as long or continuous in nature as some of the other routes of the grade here, but still a fun climb.
By Bill Olszewski From: Colorado Springs, CO Jun 16, 2007
Perhaps a heady lead for the grade but great moves. This is a fun route that should not be overlooked, whether looking for a warm-up or somewhere to TR for your newbie friends.
By Obi From: San Diego, CA Sep 10, 2007 rating: 5.7+
I agree with Bill - a little on the heady side for 5.7. May not be the best first lead for the rookie leader, but it's something that shouldn't be overlooked.
The moves may potentially be reachy for those of shorter stature.
By 5.10b4me From: Alhambra, California Apr 27, 2008 rating: 5.8+
thought this one to be harder than 5.7
By Bill Olszewski From: Colorado Springs, CO Aug 7, 2008
I'm wondering if this one has uprated over the years. Maybe some holds have gone missing? Seems it was always a cruiser, now it feels much harder. Maybe I'm just getting old but my friends and I all thought Medicine Man to be harder than Bird Of Prey.
By Chris Owen Administrator From: La Crescenta, CA Jul 3, 2009 rating: 5.8
Seems like a stiff lead at 5.7, steep with some trickiness I therefore give it 5.8.
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