Dark Matter – 5.14a


FA: Marcel Aarden - 2020-08-29

Description:

In the Stratosphere, the grade is approximately -14. Starts right of The Baobab Tree then shares a bit of climbing with Prince Gizzard and the Luna Wizard before continuing straight through the steepest part of the wall.

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Recent Sendage:

  • 5.13d
    2020-09-27
    Great route. I struggled the most with the bottom parts but once the beta was more refined it was was actually not too hard. I did the top boulder similar to Marcel with a couple of shorty mods. Lots of good kneebar rests.
  • 5.13d
    2020-09-25
    Cool climbing and a distinct crux. The heel toe cam felt bad on my ankle so I had to do the crux completely different to Marcel. Everything he used for a left hand, I used for the right. See beta section if you are interested. Crux felt similar to ASDATO crux but less difficult climbing to it and no climbing after.
  • 5.13c
    2020-08-29 (FA)
    The most sustained overhung route in the cave. Climb the steep tufa goodness to a tough rp crux before the anchors.