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Batman

5.8, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 12 votes
FA: Tom Howard, Dan Perry
N Carolina > 2. Northern Mou… > Ship Rock > Upper Tier
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Description

Start in first left facing overhung corner after coming through "tunnel" to enter the upper tier. Pull the arete once you reach the small roof (crux) then follow crack to the top. Gear belay at top and decend via Walk the Plank anchors.

Location

Very first route you see after entering the upper tier. Sharp "nose" shaped arete followed by a 30' crack are distinguishing characteristics of Batman.

Protection

small to medium cams, nuts, and even a brown tricam came in handy down low. Extend your slings so you dont suffer the same fate as the poor soul who lost their BD 3.5 camalot at the top of the route. Gear belay with a few medium cams and a nice boulder to sling with a 120cm sling.

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At the crux. Falling here would likely hurt but thankfully you can sort of puzzle out the move before committing.
[Hide Photo] At the crux. Falling here would likely hurt but thankfully you can sort of puzzle out the move before committing.
Getting underway after the bouldery start. First pro shown, although you could maybe get something in before but it'd be strenuous.
[Hide Photo] Getting underway after the bouldery start. First pro shown, although you could maybe get something in before but it'd be strenuous.
Chimney and such.
[Hide Photo] Chimney and such.
Overview of Batman from the left
[Hide Photo] Overview of Batman from the left

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Scott Gilliam
Raleigh, NC
 
[Hide Comment] Less straightforward, this one required some head scratching. For the finish, it's also possible to break left (when the chimney Peter's out) for a fun but exposed, rising traverse to the rightmost bolted anchors. Jul 11, 2020