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Routes in The Sapper Cave
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[Redacted] S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Butterfly Effect, The S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Cantina Boy S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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Cool World S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Cooler World (Extension of Cool World) S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Crowd Pleaser S 5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a |
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Hand Me the Canteen, Boy S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Handy Boy S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Kiss That Stings, The S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Left El Sapper S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Less Than Zero S 5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Peleliu S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Right El Sapper S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Rumor Has It S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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That One Climb S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Westerplatte S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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| Type: | Sport, 100 ft (30 m) |
| FA: | Richard Wright and Mark Tarrant |
| Page Views: | 11,033 total · 58/month |
| Shared By: | Joe Collins on Jun 29, 2007 |
| Admins: | Alvaro Arnal, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Description
By most accounts, this was the first route put up at Rifle and is, in my opinion, the best route of its grade in the Canyon. The Wright/Tarrant combo have made some great contributions (largely unsung) to the climbing community, but their "find" near a small town on the Western Slope has to be their most important. For more information, see the comments under the route Never Believe.
Looking at the Sapper Cave/Wall, there is an obvious light grey streak on the right side of the wall. The grey streak is Rumor Has It. Begin with burly lieback moves to gain a jug/ledge. These are probably the hardest moves, but the route remains pumpy and technical to the finish. Almost exactly a 30m pitch, so use at least a 60m rope.
A lot of people prefer 80 Feet of Meat of the Rifle "warm-up" routes, but given the choice, I'd take Rumor Has It anyday.
Looking at the Sapper Cave/Wall, there is an obvious light grey streak on the right side of the wall. The grey streak is Rumor Has It. Begin with burly lieback moves to gain a jug/ledge. These are probably the hardest moves, but the route remains pumpy and technical to the finish. Almost exactly a 30m pitch, so use at least a 60m rope.
A lot of people prefer 80 Feet of Meat of the Rifle "warm-up" routes, but given the choice, I'd take Rumor Has It anyday.
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