Бодун
Route Description: Бодун
Description of the "Sokol — 25" route of 5B difficulty category with a detailed analysis of the stages and recommended equipment.
Sokol — 25
Bodun 5Б difficulty category (A. Sergeev, also known as "Kommunist")
Bodun 1st rope
R0–R1: 25–30 m, 6c, A2+. Even, interesting slabby artificial terrain with some 5c–6c climbing sections. The first few meters have a risk of falling onto the belayer from a considerable height. After the second bolt (third one), traverse right to a poorly visible piton, then go up, aiming for the left part of the cornice. The belay station is on two bolts.
R1–R2: 25 — 30 m, 5B, A0. Re-clip through bolts and pitons up into the left corner of the cornice, then traverse right and up with your own protection. The belay station is on two bolts and a piton.
R2–R3: 35 m, 5B. Up the overgrown crack, then move left across the slab 3–5 m to an internal corner. Protection is your own + bolts and pitons. The belay station is in the internal corner on two bolts and a piton.
R3–R4: 50 m, 5B. Protection is on bolts and pitons + your own. The belay station is on a bolt and a piton in the internal corner.
R4–R5: 30–35 m, 6A. The belay station is in the internal corner under an overhanging wall.
R5–R6: 25 m, 6C.
- Through the overhang (two bolts)