Route Name: Family Man, 5.12a

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2007

Rock Formation: The Slab

Number of lead bolts to be placed: 12

Number of anchor bolts to be placed: 2

Route Difficulty:5.11d/12a

Route Diagrams:

Proposed Route:

The proposed route is on the West Face of the Slab, located about fifteen feet to the left of the route Boys With Power Toys. It is an independent line that does not encroach on the adjacent routes. It takes an obvious line through three successive overhangs at the obvious left facing flakes and small corners. The overall difficulty will be about 5.11d/12a with one distinct technical crux through the third overhang. The majority of the climb is sustained 5.9 through 5.11+ climbing. The face above the technical crux is less than vertical but offers about 30 feet of pleasant 5.10 face climbing to the proposed anchors at the top rim of the face. The route is approximately 95 feet long with a proposal for 12 protection bolts for the climbing and two additional bolts for the anchors. Natural gear placements are very limited and do not offer safe alternatives to the proposed bolt placements.

 

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Existing Route Information

The proposed route is located about fifteen feet to the left of the route Boys With Power Toys. It is an independent line that does not encroach on the adjacent routes.

Existing Route Diagrams

 

 

 

A description of the approach (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails leading to the climb and condition of the trail, and state whether there is a durable surface, such as rock.

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If different from the approach, a description of the descent, (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails, a description of the trail condition and whether there is a durable surface, such as rock. Include photographs of the descent.):

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A description of the area at the base of the climb (include existing levels of soil compaction, existence of a durable surface such as rock, and existing soil erosion. Include photographs of the area at the base of the climb.):

 

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Has all reconnaissance work that can be reasonably done, short of placing any hardware, been done?

Base Area Photos

Has the route been top roped? Is there loose rock? Is it extremely overhanging?

The route has been top roped and inspected for rock and climbing quality. For the most part the rock is solid and relatively clean and free of lichen and loose rock, any potential holds breaking will not detract from the climbing or increase the general technical difficulty of the route. The first overhang passes through a typical Flatirons fractured rock band, but in general suspect rock can be avoided when climbing and locating the bolts.

Any additional notes:

Application date: 8/14/07 FHRC Overview of the application: Approved