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Donkey On My Mind 

5.12b/c

   

FA: Sangdahl, Bechler, Moir
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.12 [details]
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Submitted By: Jeremy Schlick on Nov 6, 2006


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Please note that the New Sandstone area is currently closed to climbing.

The classic Donkey on my mind move.


Description 

Donkey On My Mind is the clean cut overhanging dihedral on the left side of the wall. It is the best protected .12 in the park, as well as one of the purest crack climbs. The start takes some effort and leads quickly to the crux which will force you to drop the clutch/crotch. While cranking the feet up to your ears may be easier for shorter folks, the near everlasting reach above will keep things even. While this route is a one trick pony, it is also one of the best tricks you will do.


Protection 

A few cams (a #1 camalot for the top), some medium wires.



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Knower on DD

Knower on DD

Knower on DD

Knower on DD

Knower on DD

Knower on DD

Knower on DD<br />VICTORY!

Knower on DD
VICTORY!


Rhoads sticking the crux of Donkey<br /><br />a long time ago.....<br /><br />Photo from the John Knoernschild archive

Rhoads sticking the crux of Donkey

a long time ag...


Rhoads past the crux. Last piece placed, heading for the top.<br /><br />Photo from the John Knoernschild archive

Rhoads past the crux. Last piece placed, heading f...

Another picture dug up from the past.  Climber: Rhoads

Another picture dug up from the past. Climber: Rh...


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By Ed Wright
Jun 13, 2007

It should be noted that this area is still off limits to climbers so be careful and don't get caught.

By Remo
From: Madison, WI
Sep 8, 2007
rating: 5.12b

Cool route with a really hard crux!

By Alex A
From: Bailey, CO
Jun 3, 2009

One the safest 5.12 leads in the park, my only 5.12 lead at the lake, but not clean, it was closed so after, never got the redpoint,
they say this route got 1 to 2 letter grades easer, after sticky rubber came out,