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Peak Mountain 3

Patent Pending Speed Lap

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Description

Boasting the only known sub-zero degree ascent (G Forge, B Ingman, and T Melin (2007)) and the only known naked ascent (G Parker (2009)) at Grandad Bluff, Patent Pending (5.10d) also hosts a friendly speed climbing challenge.  Times are traditionally counted on toprope. Start behind the log and finish when the chains are slapped.HistoryBen Ingman: 0:43Colin Treiber: 0:40Travis Melin: 0:38Ben Ingman: 0:36Travis Melin: 0:33Travis Melin: 0:30.1Travis Melin: 0:24.5

Location

The second most left route on Meader Wall. Immediately right of Nihilist (5.12a/b).

Protection

6 Quickdraws, 2 Bolt Anchor


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    Patent Pending Speed Lap
    5.10d
    Sport