Mortal Combat – 5.12a


50m / 164ft, 21 bolts

Description:

This long climb reaches the very top of the compact wall. Most only do the dirst pitch, which is a pity because the second pitch is excellent. Walking off is recommended.

Pitch 1 (5.10d, 4 bolts, 12m) A dynamic move in the roof is the crux, but a sloper near the top will give you pause as well. A shame it's so short.

Pitch 2 (5.12a, 17 bolts, 38m) A huge amount of technical climbing finishes at the top. Complicated and long...

FA P1: John Jones, Robin Barley; Prep P2: Robin Barley, John Jones; FA P2: Brian Wyvill, 1992.

Recent Sendage:

  • 5.12a
    2020-09-18
    A long epic journey up the top of the fortress. The hard part is (relatively) short lived. Use long draws to limit the rope drag. 70m rope won't reach the anchor of the first pitch. I had to rappel 3 times...
  • 5.12a
    2014-04-25