description Golden Ticket Overview
Golden Ticket is a 5.14d sport climbing route at Kentucky's Red River Gorge. Kenny Barker bolted the route in 2007, and Adam Taylor made the first ascent in 2009. The line is associated with the area's steep sandstone climbing and places sustained physical demands on climbers working at the upper end of the sport-climbing scale. It is intended for highly experienced climbers familiar with projecting difficult, endurance-oriented routes.
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Where is Golden Ticket located?
Golden Ticket is in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, a climbing area known for steep sandstone. It is a sport route graded 5.14d.
Who bolted and first climbed Golden Ticket?
Kenny Barker bolted the route in 2007. Adam Taylor made the first ascent in 2009.
What does the 5.14d grade say about Golden Ticket?
The 5.14d rating places Golden Ticket among extremely difficult sport climbs on the Yosemite Decimal System. The sustained steepness requires advanced strength, endurance, body positioning, and route-reading.
Is Golden Ticket a traditional route or a sport route?
Golden Ticket is a sport climbing route, so fixed protection is part of the line. That distinguishes it from a traditional route where the climber must place removable protection.
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