Black Phoenix – 5.12b


20m / 66ft, 10 bolts

Description:

2nd line in at Crag Y.

This 5 star mega classic has a technical and bouldery first crux and lower half leading to a good rest right before the 2nd and harder crux (especially harder if you are shorter). Gain the mantle to a no hands rest and then finish the 5.11 climbing through the completely horizontal limestone roof.

5 Star Ken Chase classic route

Recent Sendage:

  • 5.12c
    2025-06-29
    First of the grade. Powered by a peanut butter sandwich
  • 5.12b
    2025-06-22
    full value route, lots of jugs and multiple no hands rest. nice!
  • 5.12c
    2025-06-13
    This one was a bit of a battle for me and was stoked to get it on the warm up today. Hands down one of the most fun routes I've worked in Ontario since moving here. Now time to che k out the rest of the wall!
  • 5.12c
    2025-06-01
    One of the best routes I've ever been on! Could for sure see myself climbing this again just for fun. Easily a 12c if you're short.
  • 5.12b
    2025-05-30
    Definitely the best route I've ever been on in Ontario. Would've loved to log this as a 5.12c, but I think due to my height and wingspan this was more of a 12b. 12/10 climb, I think everyone needs to give this a go