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Transformer Man 

Transformer Man 

5.8

   

FA: Brian Smoot, Sam Carter 1994
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.8 [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 90 feet
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Submitted By: Nathan Fisher on Jun 20, 2003


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BETA PHOTO: Green line does not appear on the actual climb.


Description 

This is the obvious bolted route in the gully just right of the black-streaked wall. Steep and juggy, with well-spaced bolts. Watch for hornets on this climb. Also, 60m rope for the rappel or 2 ropes.


Protection 

2 bolts up top, and 7 draws.



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WMC Climber, Chris, on 'Transformer'.

WMC Climber, Chris, on 'Transformer'.


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By Eric Jacobsen
Mar 8, 2005
rating: 5.8

Great long bolted climb with pretty healthy bolt spacing, especially between 2 & 3. Get's pretty thin up towards the top. We had plenty of rope with a 60m but I wouldn't go any shorter.Be sure your belayer is tied in.

By Eric Jacobsen
Mar 9, 2005
rating: 5.8

Also wanted to mention this south-facing route is a great climb on a sunny winter's day. Probably brutal in the middle of July though.

By Ryan Brough
From: Arvada, Colorado
May 21, 2006
rating: 5.8+ PG13

In Ruckman guide, this route is called "Transformer" (sans "Man"). I used an orange Metolius (red would work better) in a flaring crack to protect the space between bolts 2 & 3. Enjoyable, sustained climbing that gets progressively harder on the way up.

By oliver
Aug 7, 2007

A really great route with bolts placed at just the right places. It is runout between 2 and 3, but it really makes the climbing interesting; however, when you do hit tougher ground there is a blot always right there for you.

By Jerome Sharpe
From: Cottonwood Heights, UT
Sep 29, 2009

Make sure your belayer is on his/her game when you're between bolts 2 & 3--easy climbing but serious ground fall potential. Excellent climb, a little stout for the grade towards the top.