Mental Block – 5.11a

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New route in the Grand Canyon area. 20m to the right (north) of “Bottom Line”.

30m, 11 Bolts (2 fixed).

The bottom few meters of the route seem to perpetually seep. Oddly there are holds available that stay dry - don’t let the water turn you away.

Stem and layback up the obvious corner to a chimney and then stem box. Exit the stem box turning around the block out left with tiny feet perched in space. Climb up the headwall slab bumping a right hand up the arete. The final bolt protects the last difficult move, then jugs up the arete to the anchor. (Bolted & FA: Matt Laird, 2025)

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davidkim

_2025-09-08

Surprise runout at the top reminiscent of Victoria Mordor on exposure and position! Exciting finish and great movements up the wall.
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nickh

_2025-08-17

Great new route, chain draws in the right spot. Future top hundred.
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brandosky

_2025-06-28

On gear. Protects well. Probably not 5.11 but will reevaluate once climbed on bolts.
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jalalaidun

_2025-05-24

Really fun!
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bonnienguyen

_2025-05-19

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Mental Block – 5.11a

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