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Description
Bolton's first 5.13 and a fine one indeed. Can be done at 13a if finishing on Encryption which I'm told was the original route or can be linked into the Firewall ending for a 13b ending. The infamously sharp razor hold is actually on the direct finish, although these versions are still rugged on the tips.Work up just right of the water-worn black rock through a series of sharp incut crimps. At the 4th bolt, step right and power up through a great V6 boulder problem. A few hard deadpoints angling to the right eventually gains an awkward stance at a left-rising traverse crack. From here, you can continue straight up to finish on Encryption for a 13a finish, or clip bolt 7 left and traverse until directly below a bulge. Pull straight up through the awesome redpoint crux to better holds but with a sustained enough ending that you could definitely still blow it at the top.
Location
Just right of the zig-zagging crack of Solarium
Protection
Bolts. In the traverse at the top, only clip the first bolt on the traverse. The second one is for Steppin' Razor Direct.
Routes in 82 Steep Wall
- 8Steppin Razor5.13a/bSport