Killer Queen – 5.12c ^↑

Canada > Alberta > Banff National Park > Stanley Headwall > Stanley Sport > Gery's Wall

28m / 92ft, 14 bolts

Description:

Start as for Clockwork Orange, but take the leftmost line of bolts when the lines split.

Apparently, the first ascent was done without using the holds on a large right-facing flake shared with Clockwork Orange, with Gery going straight up left of it in the shallow black dihedral. Some folks call using the flake a variation ("Pussy Queen"), others call it the most sensible line, and Gery calls it "out". Something everyone can agree on though is that the route is high-quality!

Recent Sendage:

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nolanhaas

_2024-08-06

Dope route
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JD

_2024-08-04

Used the flake. Sorry Gery. 2nd go.
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Gabriel Faucher

_2024-07-29
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yuji yodogawa

_2024-07-28
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Jakob Learned

_2024-07-14

2nd. really good route

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Jonny Coe

_2023-07-30

Awesome line! Still felt harder than the other 12c's on the wall even with the easier arete beta.
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Katie Bertram

_2022-08-14

Amazing
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Francois Bergeron

_2022-08-08
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pheney

_2022-08-06

Amazing route. Gery would’ve called this version “pussy queen”. We reminisced about your legacy over a beer in the headwall parking lot August 7 after a great day of climbing. Thank you for your many gifts you left us with Wolverine.
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Ysbrand N

_2021-08-30
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Matt Sourisseau

_2021-08-29

Punted on an 11- move at the top on the flash go because I rushed it; so upset. Would be cool to try the harder eliminate beta sometime.
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marcus norman

_2021-08-20

Really fun even though I punted a couple times before bringing her home. I could see this ending up 12c.
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Maddy Marchuk

_2021-08-18

I don't think we're at Acephale anymore, Marcus.
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niallhamill

_2021-08-11

Pussy Queen. flashed with the polish beta.
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Mason Tessier

_2021-08-03

Not a bad route on this wall. Resent going direct, would not recommend this beta (12dup)
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dexterbateman1

_2021-07-18

Great route. I cant get enough of this wall.
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Simon Yamamoto

_2021-07-10

Tried it once last year. Fantastic climb. Top 100
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Zach Watson

_2020-08-16
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bradenbester

_2020-08-03

Second go. Desperately pumped at the top. Loved the style and the rock is unreal! Can't recommend enough. Team send with Marin!
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Andrew Wexler
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brendanmccallion
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sarajohowatt