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Ben's Done Been (AKA Bat Flake)
Description
Start on a ramp that leads up to the base of a drill hole. The first bolt can be clipped from the ramp. Continue past the bolt a short distance and climb up to a stance at the base of the drill hole. The rock around the drill hole is trash so stay out of it. Move back left above the bolt, using two sloped footholds and a nice left handhold. A second bolt was added for the step across from the first to second sloped footholds. This bolt was not there initially but was added as a confidence booster after watching a few people bail. Do not clip this bolt if you wish to climb it as it was intended. Continue left to a third bolt, using the bottom edges of the flakes for holds. Move back right and follow the right edge of the large flake up towards the fourth bolt. This section has several large holds but can be strenuous. Be aware of your rope as it may catch under the flake after the third bolt. Once the fourth bolt is clipped, or just before, reach up to the right for a hidden jug. Continue up to the large ledge on minimal holds and head towards the belay rings. Take a sling for one of the trees if you do not feel comfortable continuing to the rings without additional pro. Sport or top-rope. It is possible to place additional pro at the flake.
Location
This is the line that starts to the right of the Bob routes, just under a large flake. The map near the base of the wall will assist in locating the route.
Protection
Four bolts and rings up high, just right of two trees.
Routes in Section 1
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