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Downsizing 

5.9-

   

FA: Vaino Kodas and Mary Zuvela, 2004
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.10a [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 100 feet
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Submitted By: WiledHorse on Jun 29, 2005


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BETA PHOTO: Downsizing and Venture Capital.

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Description 

This route starts to the left of the approach ramp for Stroh's, and climbs through some broken choss for many clips (5.5), passes the Stroh's approach ledges, and finishes on the north arete to the right of Stroh's. Lower 100'(?) to the ground.

The last 15' were somewhat entertaining, where you finally get to quality stone (5.8-5.9). I would maybe give it one star if you were to start this route from the ledge (7 bolts), and don't waste your time with the first half.

Over-bolted for the grade. Be careful of loose rock.


Protection 

12 bolts to a 2-bolt anchor.



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Enjoying the sun's warmth for a bit before tackling the arete.

Enjoying the sun's warmth for a bit before tacklin...

Going up on Downsizing.

Going up on Downsizing.


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By Ron Olsen
From: Boulder, CO
Sep 11, 2005

The name of this route is "Downsizing", 10c, 12 bolts, first ascent by Vaino Kodas and Mary Zuvela, 2004.

See http://vainokodas.com/climbing/coroutes/capitalist.html

By dan scales
From: Denver, CO
Apr 24, 2009
rating: 5.9+

This thing is Way no fun. Top is razor blade crimps, no feet, on slab bulge. Watch out for the broken glass (really) all over the crag area.

By Brett Bauer
Aug 23, 2009
rating: 5.10

I feel this climb lends itself to a 2 bolt crux starting at 5.9 and finishing @ 5.10 then run to anchors. The ledge detracts from the climb but so what? When everything is backed up (Lunchmoney), it's a good climb to do and away from the masses!