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Hairstyles and Attitudes Free Solo

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The Blueprint Part Dank · · FEMA Region VIII · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 460

I was in Eldo this morning (10/25/15) and witnessed a climber free-soloing Hairstyles and Attitudes on the N Face of the Bastille, there were two people n fixed ropes filming the whole climb, it was an incredible feat to witness.

Anyone know who the climber was?

Adam Brink · · trying to get to Sardinia · Joined Mar 2001 · Points: 560

It was Hair Styles and Attitudes. The monkey was Brad G. and Cedar was filming.

Suburban Roadside · · Abovetraffic on Hudson · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,419

Hair styles and attitudes 5.12 b/c or D?

 Sheesha!

 Woot +-  times two!!

 that's some thing even if it is wired!  = Center stage and all that !

 This sensational pitch, formerly called Space Invaders II, parallels the last pitch of Outer Space, about 25 feet to the left. The simplest and fastest approach is to get to the top of the third pitch of the Bastille Crack, belay, and then launch out right along the stratum (~20') to a short, left-facing dihedral.

 A line of ring bolts straight up the steep wall above marks the route. There are two hard sections separated by a good rest with a knee-lock. 

The lower section (.11b/c) just gets you warmed up for the upper crux. You'll execute a series of intricate moves in a short distance in order to set up for the balancy crux moves. Look for a hidden pocket/dish and then make a couple of big moves to finish it off onto a flat ledge. From here the route joins the original Space Invaders at .11a, past 3 more bolts (plus small gear) to the top. 

Concerning the rating, the Eldo guide calls the route .12c/d but nowhere is it any harder than .12b. The crux is kind of involved but the moves are not hard 5.12. Using Genesis (.12c) as a yardstick, H&A should be rated quite a bit easier.

 Perhaps the stiff rating is more a result of the amazing exposure rather than the actual moves. One of the things that make this route so fun is that it is very well protected. Combine that with its stunning setting and aesthetic positions, and you've got one of the best pitches in the canyon. If you climb 5.12 and crave exposure, then this is a must-do route!

Jon H · · PC, UT · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 118

Brad has been soloing everything hard in Eldo. Dude is unstoppable.

Moritz B. · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 185

He´s crushing it lately. Soloing the Dub is unbelievable, too.

highaltitudeflatulentexpulsion · · Colorado · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 35
sugar bear hair wrote:

hairstyle suits only you when you have thick hair...for thick hair you need multivitamins and taking all type of vitamin in regular use by food is not possible 

if you want to take vitamins in the form of pill then you can take sugar bear hair

https://sugarbearhairreviews.com/

You're good damned right!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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