Chainsaw Massacre – 5.12a


18m / 59ft, 7 bolts

Description:

Classic enduro-climbing. This route provides a good introduction to the undertow wall and the steep routes at the Lode. Begin atop the low boulder mentioned in the description of Ale-8-One. Climb up, then make a tough move left to a good shake. Paddle up on good edges in a groove between two blank walls, keeping enough energy in the reserve to clip the anchors.

FA: Jeff Moll (1994)

Recent Sendage:

  • 5.12a
    2025-03-31
    Another one that’s not a great warm up unless you know it well. Pumpy. Probably my least favorite of the 12-‘s at the crag
  • 5.12a
    2023-11-14
  • 5.12a
    2022-04-25
    super prettty route if only it climbed nicer
  • 5.12a
    2017-10-27
    Happy to clip the chains after whipping there a couple of times 🙈
  • 5.12a
    2017-10-26