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Dec 6, 2024
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Contrary to Kaz's comment, this is indeed a separate route from the Cozyhang 10a Variation. That said, it i…
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Nov 10, 2024
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TLDR: despite zero stars in Levin (3rd ed.), this is a great, little pitch that can be a pretty sane lead w…
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Aug 28, 2024
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At the roof, it isn't necessary to bail left into Marquis de Sade. You can climb directly over the roof abo…
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Aug 6, 2024
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Do you all understand that Thomas replaced an existing (and long-standing) slung pinch anchor? On a remote,…
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Jun 8, 2024
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Does anyone know if we could get away with a 40- or 32-meter rope here and still do a decent number of the…
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May 8, 2024
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Tony, did you do the line that's drawn in the Haas/Weidner book that goes over the apex of the roof right o…
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Apr 2, 2023
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Heads up: we experienced a large spontaneous rockfall from high on the cliff while climbing this route last…
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Jul 15, 2021
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This route is another Lemmon hidden gem with some real crack climbing at the crux, IIRC. You don't have to…
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Jul 27, 2020
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The anchor is fixed now--two bolts with chains again.
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May 14, 2020
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Looks cool! Where does it end in relation to the second pitch of Reefer Madness?
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May 4, 2019
Southern Arizona
> Mt Lemmon (Sant…
> Golder Dome
> Klingons in the Neutr… (5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13)
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Does the route go up where the ropes are at the top of the pic or does it head out right in that cool looki…
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Jan 11, 2019
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Sounds like Jeff's been slackin' again ;)
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Nov 19, 2018
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Thanks for the response!
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Nov 14, 2018
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Any idea what the "obvious corner" on P3 goes at or was there a reason you avoided it for the run-out seam?…
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Jul 7, 2018
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Did this again recently for the first time in many years and then revamped the route description, so hopefu…
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Jan 2, 2018
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A thought on the parking situation at Sweet Rock: We camped and climbed here two nights over the weekend…
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Nov 6, 2017
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Geir's nut placement no longer exists; the rock broke off when I yarded on it to test it. We didn't think t…
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Oct 17, 2017
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I'm confused by this photo. Did you do the approach shown by the black line? If so, how was it? The black l…
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May 22, 2017
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JMo, unlike you and me, Greg learned to place gear right here in SoAZ, rather than on the friendly cracks o…
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Mar 6, 2017
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To add to the debate about the original last pitch: I noticed the blocks wedged in the upper crack, but it…
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Feb 10, 2017
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That's cool to hear from someone else who has climbed this other than Jeff! On the first pitch I ste…
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Feb 8, 2017
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Look at all the traffic this thing is getting! The Bullet is the new Sheepshead!
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Nov 30, 2016
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Amy, I have an 11 month old daughter that we've taken along climbing lots of times on Mt. Lemmon and Co…
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Oct 17, 2016
Southern Arizona
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> Mt Lemmon (Cata…
> 4 - Windy Point…
> Faded Rock
> Question of Balance (5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13)
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Was there a bail biner on the second bolt? I bailed off this years ago, would be telling if the biner was s…
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Jul 11, 2016
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Despite what Steiger's topo shows, I think the place he is talking about in his description is actually abo…
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Jun 20, 2016
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I attempted this climb again recently, and the second pitch seemed like it has become looser. The door-size…
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Jun 4, 2016
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Thanks everyone for the thoughts. Didn't mean to stir up such a controversy! The majority opinion drawn fro…
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Jun 2, 2016
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Thanks Jbak. Any thoughts on bringing the kiddo?
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Jun 2, 2016
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From the description, it sounds like maybe you can chase shade here as there are routes on both the east an…
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May 6, 2016
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You can hike the drainage directly down from Rose Canyon Lake to where it hits the main drainage just below…
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Mar 4, 2016
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Several people mention rotten rock and wearing helmets, but Ms. LaTufa says it's a kid-friendly crag. I'm i…
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Feb 1, 2016
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Sounds like I'itoi still managed to have a little fun with you guys :)
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Oct 24, 2015
Southern Arizona
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> Mt Lemmon (Cata…
> 6 - Mid-Mountain
> Munchkinland Area
> Wall of the Dancing D…
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I, for one, quite enjoyed using the slot on this route and would recommend that you use it as well. What do…
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Jul 3, 2015
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Changed it to "finger-sized gear" to be more accurate. Thanks.
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Feb 14, 2015
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There is a bomber 0.75 camalot a couple feet above the placement that pulled. On her first attempt she had…
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Feb 12, 2015
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There is an optional, short 4th pitch to the dome's summit which I highly recommend, because it only takes…
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