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Monkey Man

V5, Boulder,  Avg: 3.1 from 26 votes
FA: unknown
Oklahoma > Tulsa Area > Shotgun > Main Area

Description

Start far left on the lip and work your way to the right corner with a series of heel hooks and well-placed hands (maybe some crossovers) on mostly slopers and crimps. Swing your legs around when you get to the corner and grab a crimp to top out on the face around the corner.

Protection

crash pad, spotter to move the crash pad as you traverse

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Large chunk of rock where you go to the lip for orange crush has been broken off. Found on August 22nd, 2020. Found the broken chunk of rock and will discuss whether to reglue or not.
[Hide Photo] Large chunk of rock where you go to the lip for orange crush has been broken off. Found on August 22nd, 2020. Found the broken chunk of rock and will discuss whether to reglue or not.
Photo credit Graham Davis (Bouldering Jesus)
[Hide Photo] Photo credit Graham Davis (Bouldering Jesus)
How to avoid the swing
[Hide Photo] How to avoid the swing
In the crux. Photo credit Graham Davis
[Hide Photo] In the crux. Photo credit Graham Davis

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Creed Archibald
Salt Lake City, UT
 
[Hide Comment] I thought this was called Monkey Man? Not sure. I'm working it currently. It's a great problem. May 2, 2015
Michael Richichi
Portland, OR
  V5
[Hide Comment] I've only heard Monkey Boy! The only other place I've seen it documented was on rockclimbing.com. May 21, 2015
Kevin Diaz
Tulsa, OK
  V5
[Hide Comment] Featured at 8:30

vimeo.com/45830540 Feb 8, 2017
Arthur Kock
Seattle, WA
  V5+
[Hide Comment] Absolutely amazing line, one of the best lip traverses I've ever done. Dec 6, 2021