Route Name: Honey Badger

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2015

Rock Formation: Overhang Rock

Number of lead bolts to be placed: 14

Number of anchor bolts to be placed: 4

Route Difficulty:5.13a

Route Diagrams:

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Proposed Route:

This is a 40-meter pitch two routes to the right of Snakewatching, on the west face of Overhang Rock. 70-meter rope is MANDATORY, and KNOT THE END! The route can be done in one or two pitches. P1: 4 bolts, 5.12a — From the ramp, crank though a low bulge and then move up the arete/scoop to double-bolt anchors. P2: 10 bolts, 5.13a — Multiple cruxes on thin face holds and turning the various roofs lead to anchors at the top of the wall.

Name Meaning:

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Existing Route Information

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.):

To descend, lower from the top to the midway anchor, pull the rope, and rap/lower again back to the belay ramp.

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?

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Any additional notes:

FA: Ben Sachs, Chandler Van Schaack (2013)