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Le Nouveau Riche
Description
This is the [fifth] route from the right. This route is just to the right of
Topless Etiquette
. It is interesting, because it's only got three bolts in about 60-70 feet of climbing. I think this gives the route its character. It's a really slabby route that requires good balance and footwork, and it's quite runout. There is deckout potential if you fell off of easy moves. The three bolts are at the only three places you really need them, and not everywhere in between, just for the sake of having a bolt every four feet. Be confident at the grade and style of climbing.
The crux comes at the second and third bolts, with sustained thin slab climbing up a right-facing corner.
You can toprope this route after leading
Topless Etiquette
to the higher anchor. Place a directional runner on the top bolt if you do this.
Protection
Three bolts plus small-to-medium gear. 2-bolt anchor.
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