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Thanks a lot for all the input. As far as the type of climbing I prefer/excel at is vertical or slightly overhanging technical stuff.

oh-henry and maypop are not 11's i would get on if i were trying to get into the grade. Whip-stocking has been mentioned but I'll put in a good word for yadda-yadda-yadda which is just around the corner and if you're at DriveBy get on Spirit Fingers (.11c) cause its a pretty neat route. drive by is a good crag to head to for someone doing .10's and looking to get on a few 11's cause the routes are good, close together and generally its quiet up there. down side is you may have climbed everything you can there in a couple days.

I'd have to agree that if you are looking for undisputed 11's go to the lode. but get on them in the late afternoon, those three routes are some of the sunniest routes at the Red. my first 11a was fuzzy undercling(I think) but many people say it sucks for a first 11 because its not sustained. use the online guide and check out 5.11's that were bolted before 2000 if you want good classics.

Bandolier is the benchmark 11a. Super Dario would also be a good one.

brand new 11a....if you're concerned about routes at muir being "soft"...

http://www.redriverclimbing.com/RRCGuid ... hp?id=2103

not really overhanging, but fun...

regards.

r.r.

Amarillo Sunset

Also at Sky Bridge - King Me .11b

King me is one of the best 11's ever.

As for some fun 11's to try, here are some of my favorite 11a/b's

Amarillo
Random Precision
Weed eater
Super Dario
Capture the flag
The Dude Abides
Captain Blondie Sinks the Ship
Battery life

Have fun!

There are so many great "11s" - soft, hard, accurate - in the red. Just climb them all.