Vapor Lock  5.12a

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Type:  Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet Consensus:  5.12a [details] FA:  Eddie Whittemore - 1992 Submitted By:  yevquest on Jan 19, 2010 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (3) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

This fun route climbs the eye catching arete formed by the end of the main wall of the Red Light District.

Easy climbing for 3 bolts leads to a little boulder problem pulling the obvious small roof. Surmount this and move left to a no hands stance beneath the arete. Catch your breath and then finagle your way up the arete, using nice holds on both sides. No real hard moves, just a little sustained. I would have given the route 3 stars but the no hands stance detracts.

Location 

From climbers access 2, follow the trail downstream for 150 yards, passing the shorter routes on the ledge. A tall, clean wall is just to the left. Vapor Lock climbs the arete on the left side of this wall. The start is shared with Autocratic for the People.

Protection 

Bolts