Route Name: K00kEEz and KrEEm, 5.12+

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2009

Rock Formation: The Slab

Number of lead bolts to be placed: 12

Number of anchor bolts to be placed: 2

Route Difficulty:5.13a

Route Diagrams:

Proposed Route:

The climb begins on overhang terrain for the first 3 bolts, with the technical crux on thin crimps turning the lip, to reach the fourth bolt. More difficult face climbing follows until the angle begins to ease off. This slabbier climbing leads to a final roof (and 2 more clips), with another crux (5.12) to the existing anchors. The rock quality is excellent in general with an iron-hard veneer. The climb would then have 10 bolts total up the lower face, and two out the final bulge.

 

Name Meaning:

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Existing Route Information

The proposed route is on the West face of the Slab and is located approximately 40 feet right of the existing climb S00krEEm, and 50 feet left of the Whipping Post. It climbs straight up the maroon, tan, and grey rock. The route offers varied, outstanding climbing on nearly perfect stone without compromising any existing routes or adding impact to the crag base. It is accessed via the same approach trail as Just Another Boy's Climb, Family Man, Boys with Power Toys and S00krEEm.

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.

It is accessed via the same approach trail as Just Another Boy's Climb, Family Man, Boys with Power Toys and S00krEEm.

 

 

 

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.):

 

The staging area – a talusy area at the base of the cliff – would not experience additional impact from the route.

 

 

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?

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Any additional notes:

Application date: 3/15/09 Length: Approximately 90 feet in length. FHRC Overview of the application: Complete PUBLIC COMMENTS: I am in favor of the fixed hardware proposal pertaining to the proposed new route "K00kEEz & KrEEm" on The Slab. I have hiked up and looked at "k00kEEz and KrEEm". The route is an independet line on quality rock, and looks to be a great addition to an amazing climbing area! I vote yes on this application.