Rock climbing in Turkey. Viva Chavez, 8a (Geyik bayiri)

It is very difficult to grade this route. This is a “one-movement route“. The lower part (after the first chain) is simple - a few movements, not higher than 7a. Then a ledge with no-hand rest. Then 4 movements and a crux - one movement. It is necessary to make a “right hand cross“ from the “right leg-frog“ position. Many times I failed only on this movement, all other movements are simple. Then to the finish no higher than 6c. It’s not easy to click TOP. I did this using the right wall of the inner corner. I liked the route, but it’s not a “must climb“. Knee-pads help.
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