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The Grandstands

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Description

The second tier above the Colosseum where all the Badass classic roof routes are located. Grades 5.11 and up

Getting There

Climb the fixed rope access route "Jess's Staircase" at the right end of the Colosseum.

Routes from Left to Right

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 5
● Prokarstination
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 1
● Chimera
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 1
● Power of the Pink
Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 1
● Rikki Tikki Tembo
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Prokarstination
 5
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Chimera
 1
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Power of the Pink
 1
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Rikki Tikki Tembo
 1
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Sport

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Jess's staircase, access to the Grandstands from the Colosseum.
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Chimera
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