China Doll | E9/8b+ Trad climb at Upper Dream Canyon

United States / Colorado / Boulder County
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Quick Info

Grade E9 / 8b+
Type Trad climb
Crag Upper Dream Canyon
Country United States 🇺🇸
History
Recorded ascents 5

Quick Info

Grade E9 / 8b+
Type Trad climb
Crag Upper Dream Canyon
Country United States 🇺🇸
History
Recorded ascents 5

Bolted in the 1990s by Bob Horan, China Doll received its first gear-only ascent (including an extension) when Mike Patz free climbed the route, without clipping the bolts, on July 5, 2007. The route received a second gear-only ascent by Matt Segal on April 23, 2008.

References

[1] [https://alpinist.com/newswire/china-doll-5-14a-r-trad-heather-weidner-interview/](https://alpinist.com/newswire/china-doll-5-14a-r-trad-heather-weidner-interview/)

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26 contributions since 1st September 2021.
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Ascents

5 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://alpinist.com/newswire/segal-extols-traditional-ethics-in-boulder-canyon/
First female ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vZG7FTDM9U

[2] https://alpinist.com/newswire/china-doll-5-14a-r-trad-heather-weidner-interview/

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2019/10/molly_mitchell_on_china_doll_514a_r-72100

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C4d4ZodOYSG/?img_index=1

References

[1] https://www.climbing.com/news/will-moss-lead-rope-solo-china-doll