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Reef Stricken

5.12, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3 from 7 votes
FA: EFR,JSt,'13
Arizona > Southern Arizona > Mt Lemmon (Sant… > Mt Lemmon (Cata… > 7 - Upper Highway > Reef of Rocks > Neptune

Description

Some of the prettiest stone at the Reef especially after the sun comes around. A good route to work early or later in the season so you have shade on it longer in the day. Big variety on this route. Thin power moves, big hold cranking, delicate slab and technical steep face require you to bring a lot of skills to the ascent. Stout move at the first bolt is easier if you are tall. This route crosses Cream of Belay and gets close to joining it again at the belay for Cream... DO NOT STOP HERE. Instead of stopping here clip the bolt out right and follow crack/seam out right over the bulge to the actual finish.This is the actual finish of the climb and really worth doing.

Location

Between Prime Rib of Rurp and Cream of Belay.

Protection

Bolts

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Jimbo taking a run at the FA on this extremely varied route.  Thin and powerful to holdless slab to powerful moves on jugs with long reaches.
[Hide Photo] Jimbo taking a run at the FA on this extremely varied route. Thin and powerful to holdless slab to powerful moves on jugs with long reaches.

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1Eric Rhicard
Tucson
  5.12
[Hide Comment] If this stayed in the shade all day it would always have draws on it. Jul 10, 2023