description Burning Down the House Overview
"Burning Down the House" is a well-known sport climbing route situated at the New River Gorge in West Virginia, USA. It is officially rated at a difficulty of 5.13d, featuring highly steep and athletic terrain on a sandstone cliff face. The route is distinguished by its sequence of dynamic movements, which require climbers to navigate a series of deep holds and powerful underclings. It is considered a classic testpiece for advanced sport climbers visiting the eastern United States.
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Where is Burning Down the House located at the Red River Gorge?
Burning Down the House is a sport route in Kentucky's Red River Gorge climbing area. It is graded 5.13d, placing it among the Gorge's elite-level climbs.
What climbing style does Burning Down the House demand?
The route is known for steep terrain and powerful, dynamic movement rather than delicate slab climbing. Climbers attempting a 5.13d of this style generally need strong contact strength, precise footwork, and endurance on overhanging rock.
Is Burning Down the House a sport climb or a trad climb?
It is a bolted sport climb, so protection comes from clipping fixed bolts rather than placing cams and nuts. A climber still needs an appropriate rope, quickdraws, and a capable belayer.
Who should attempt Burning Down the House?
This is an expert route for climbers already comfortable projecting routes around 5.13d. The Red River Gorge has many easier sport climbs, so visitors without that experience can choose a route better matched to their current grade.
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