Saddam Hussein 5.11c
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| Type: | Sport, 2 pitches, 110 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.11+ [details] |
| FA: | Glenn Ritter |
| Season: | Any |
| Submitted By: | chummer on Jan 14, 2008 |
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Description Despite the chossy ledge midway and silly name I feel this route is a classic. Above the 1/3 height ledge the rock changes to some of the most clean and textured stone I've ever seen. The position near the top is fantastic. AND the climb is nearly always dry, even in a downpour like most of the routes here.
Location On the far right edge of the Rasputin ledge but just before the massively overhung "Bee Wall." Start in left facing corner. Climb to ledge and belay or runner prudently and keep pullin'.
Protection 16/18 (anchors) draws. Cold Shuts for anchors. If you're top roping make sure to use your own draws to save the wear on the shuts. 70 meter rope gets you down just fine.
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By John Wilder
From: Las Vegas, NV
Oct 15, 2010
rating: 5.11c/d
| This route is excellent and demands endurance and excellent route finding/rock reading skills. There are a couple of spots where the next bolt looks dangerously far away, but fear not, there is a bolt to be had that is closer, you just can't see it yet.
NOTE: THIS ROUTE REQUIRES 15 DRAWS + ANCHORS AND A 70M ROPE!!!! |
By brian k sohn
From: knoxville, tn
Aug 18, 2012
| Note, this route is not 12 pitches, as indicated. Also, if my 60m rope is cut a little long (I haven't measured it) the route is 110 ft at the most. If you lower with a 60m, you can climb down the poison-ivy covered tree to get down the last few feet. |
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