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Ghost Goop

5.11+, Sport, TR, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 9 votes
FA: Nathan Marsh, D Allred, J. Kitchen
Utah > Southwest Utah > Saint George > Shotgun Alley
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Description

Starts out on crimpy shotgun style climbing in the high 5.10 - low 5.11 range. then hits a roof with a strong dyno move and some balance technique to get that 4th clip. Crux is pulling the roof or clipping the 4th. The route(4th bolt placement) is designed to take you left on the face and away from the arete, climbing it this way puts it in the 11+/12- range. There is an alternative staying on the arete with good holds around the right side of the arete. Much easier(11 b/c) but still fun. great route anyway you try it.

Location

Just to the right of Too many puppies and Kalamazo0

Protection

4 bolts to two bolts up top for anchors. Bring some slings for the anchor over the edge

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the crux in my opinion is getting that next clip
[Hide Photo] the crux in my opinion is getting that next clip
nice undercling pocket underneath the bolder on top of Ghost Goop
[Hide Photo] nice undercling pocket underneath the bolder on top of Ghost Goop
swinging free. This is a bomber hold btw.
[Hide Photo] swinging free. This is a bomber hold btw.
the route
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Drew Allred
[Hide Comment] I really enjoyed this route! Acrobatic move from the undercling to the boulder on top is pretty ballsy. Although once you leap for it, you'll find the holds are bomber. To that point it's super crimpy/balancy. Highly recommend this route if you're in Shotgun. Nov 13, 2012
Leron
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] 5.9 up to the overhang. No need for jumping. It's not any harder to keep your feet on. I almost didn't do this route because of the dino beta in the description and previous commitment. I am short and dislike jumping. Luckily like almost all outdoor routes jumping is optional, with reasonable technique. Dec 10, 2018