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Bullseye to Old Original Linkup5.5R A0 Pitches: 13 (plus 4 Optional Pitches)Gear: 4 or 5 cams from ½” to 2 ½”, 8 shoulder length slings (with 2 carabiners each), cordellete,and 2 “leaver” slings with rap rings.Time to Climb Route: 5 to 7 hoursApproach: 25 minutesDescent: 30 minutesDescription: This linkup includes 13 pitches of “climbing” and combines “Bullseye”,“Derringer”, and “Old Original” to climb the entire length of Machete Ridge (the largest feature inthe Monument). The route gets an “R” or “Runout” rating due to the meager spacing betweensome of the bolts. Most (but not all) of the 5.5 moves are protected with a nearby bolt. This routegets 3 out of 3 stars not for the quality of the climbing but the quality of the adventure. Much ofthe route is 4th Class with a few 5.5 moves to keep things interesting. There is a rappel mid-routeand also a rappel on the descent. Most of the belay stations are bolted (bring daisy chains or acordellete to quickly set up anchors). You can add 4 additional “Option Pitches” for a total of 17pitches. This linkup is a fun adventure for anyone wishing to hone their multi-pitch skills.
I think 12 twelves in bear gulch is possible... Trial40 daysTarantulaCataract CornerHard as a RockDruidVigilanteTailspinMiscegenationFuture ShockCantaloupe Death DirectHot Lava Lucy (although me thinks this one is 13a. at that rate, you could do penguin handshake cause that one's really 5.12).
