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Subject: Black Flame
Rating: V11
Quality: 2 stars
Location: Tram
Notes: Ouch!
This seldon repeated problem was first ascented by Dave
Struthers and Wills Young, back to back, way back. Both
swear up and down that it is V9! Every person that gotten
on it since that day, however, say that it is a solid
V11. The problem shares the same start as the burly Black
Mamba, but exits left at a scoop (which is no gimme
move), finishing in the same place as Blue Flame.
Sit start at a low finger-pocket and a crimp. Powerful
lockoffs lead to small incuts on the steep wall. A sideways
dyno and a crazy swing get you over to the easy mantel
into the scoop.
-R. Miramontes
Climber: Garrett Gregor
Photos: R. Miramontes
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