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Foolishness 

5.4

   
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Type: Trad
FA: Unknown
Submitted By: Steve Marr on Jul 30, 2001

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Another good two-pitch trad route on the left side of Walt's Wall. P1. Begin in the large cleft that marks the Tourist Trap Route (5.4). The initial moves off the ground getting into the crack were a little awkward and felt more difficult than 5.4, but once in the crack the climbing is solid and the pro is bomber. Continue up the crack to a left trending ramp. Follow the ramp left and belay beneath a large slab just before the ramp ends. P2. The second pitch climbs an easy slab past two small headwalls to the summit ridge. Clip another old 1/4" bolt about 3/4 the way up and belay at a pine tree. Descend as for Walt's Wall Route.


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Standard rack - nothing out of the ordinary.



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By Tyson S Arp
Aug 26, 2002

Really fun route for a 5.4! Almost more fun than the ever popular Edwards crack. Great climbing with good pro--this is what five-fun is all about.

By Charles Danforth
From: L'ville, CO
Nov 11, 2007

For a slightly more aesthetic line, start on the main ledge about 20' to the right of the Tourist Trap cleft. Undercling a left-leaning roof/dihedral and work up and to the left joining the Tourist Trap route after about 20'. Takes gear well, but watch for rope drag later in the pitch.

The first moves in the main crack are pretty committing for a 5.4! Rack gear on the left side of your body and get in there and wiggle. It gets easier fast, but boy those first two moves...

By Rodger Raubach
Jun 9, 2013

Rob Kelman recommends bringing along a #4 Camalot for the wide section in his book: Rock Climbing at Vedauwoo, Wyoming.