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Pubic Zirconium

5.12a, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.4 from 62 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Canon City > Shelf Rd > Vault

Description

It is harder than it looks. There are some thin edges at the top before the anchors. Start just left of the corner start of Stinger. You can pass the low bolt to reach a jug at the second clip. Continue up the scoop keeping right of the crack and climb gently overhanging face to the finish.

Location

It is the second to last route from the right side of the Vault (just left of Stinger).

Protection

6 bolts.

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Jo at the last good rest.
[Hide Photo] Jo at the last good rest.

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slim

  5.11d
[Hide Comment] This route is a bit squeezed to keep at the 11d/12a grade, but it has a good hard finish. May 30, 2012
Jake Dickerson
Lander, WY
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] Pretty fun and technical! It's a 12a in D'Antonio's guidebook, the top is the crux for sure. Feb 8, 2015
Frank Stein
Picayune, MS
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] I really like this thing, and the crux is actually pretty solid. It is hard from the last horizontal all the way to anchors. Not exactly the one move wonder that it has a reputation as. Apr 6, 2015
Rob Woodward
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] A great route pulling through thin crimps just below the anchors (the crux). Well worth a climb! Mar 15, 2017
Eddie Purcell
A Crag Near You
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] Pretty far stretch IMO to call this a 12a. It is thin and hard for like a couple moves up top, but it’s not a 12a, lol. Oct 21, 2020
Adam bloc
San Golderino, Calirado
  5.11b/c
[Hide Comment] It is certainly easier the more left you go up top. Even straight up is still veryyyy light for a crag with many ~benchmark~ 12a's. Beta video for those interested: youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?si=2fb… Nov 5, 2023