White Salamander
5.12b YDS 7b French 26 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 26 ZA E5 6b British
Avg: 3.9 from 14 votes
Type: | Sport, 70 ft (21 m) |
FA: | Antoine Savelli, early 1990s |
Page Views: | 4,065 total · 20/month |
Shared By: | Tristan Perry on Aug 28, 2007 |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Description
Wow, what an awesome route! This climb just doesn't let up, featuring sustained power-endurance climbing on a gently overhanging face of gorgeous orange granite. Start on a ledge a few meters above the ground. You might want your belayer to be anchored if the leader is not absolutely confident at the grade. Hard, technical moves begin right off the ground. Breathe a sigh of relief when you clip the first and second bolts - after that, you're safe enough. Power through the long crux section above, using crimps and sidepulls. Climb like a reptile, and you'll be fine. This is a very demanding lead - quite the testpiece for the grade!
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