Sidewinder

5.11 sport · 60 ft · ★★★☆

First ascent: Rick Dennison & Daryl Ellis - 1991

Description

The bolted climb just right of Straight Shooter. A difficult crux (reachy), and off-balance face climbing reminiscent of Eldorado Canyon.

Location

Look for the first bolt hidden behind a bush 10ft to the right of Straight Shooter (the thin crack).

Protection

6 bolts

Access

Timed-entry reservation required to enter the Scenic Drive October to May.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone is fragile when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt.

More routes on Straight Shooter Wall

• Straight Shooter 5.9+
• Orange Clonus 5.11a
• Crispy Critters 5.7 R
• Captain Crunch 5.7
• The Lazy Fireman 5.11a
• Bird Crack 5.10d
• Forget Me Knot 5.11 R
• 5.7 Freak Out 5.7 PG13
• Slabba Dabba Doo 5.11b R

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