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Location: CA : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Cathedral Spires : Higher Cathedral Spire : Regular Route (Higher Cathe... (5.9)
By: BFK When: Apr 22, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: Like previous people have alluded, there are 3 ways to go for P2. Supertopo only lists two ways, but if you go straight up from the top of P1 that is the third way not in the guide. It can be deceiving because it 'kinda' looks like a 5.9 finger crack in a corner,... but it's not. I went up it thinking it was 5.9 and was really surprised. The fingers section down low is probably 5.9 but pulling the roof felt more like 10b/c and you have to make some more delicate moves afterwards before you c... more >>
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Location: CA : SF Bay Area : Mount St. Helena : Table Rock : Wine Wall : Route Whisperer (5.10b)
By: BFK When: Jan 27, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: The Chains that were used are not stainless so they are rusted to all hell,... look like they came off the Titanic.
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Location: CA : SF Bay Area : Mount St. Helena : Table Rock
By: BFK When: Jan 27, 2013 | view comment >> |
Comments: Thanks for posting the beta. I was pretty excited to check this area out after seeing it on my first trip to Mt. St. Helena. Although I must say,... some the routes make Pinnacles seem bomber! Agree that the area probably won't sustain heavy traffic but I think the approach alone will prevent a full assault.
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Location: CA : Sonora Pass (Hwy 108) : Table Mountain : The Grotto : Table Manners (5.8)
By: BFK When: Nov 12, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: I agree with fivefun. I was there Nov. 2012 and the right cold-shut is in serious need of replacement and would not recommend anyone use it to be lowered off (rap-off which should always be standard practice or traverse over to Rawhide chains).
The cold-shut is worn through at an angle and after reading a about a recent fatality in Switzerland due to a partially worn fixed draw that cut the climbers rope, I can see the potential for a similar situation.
(www.rockandice.com/news/230... more >>
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Location: NV : Red Rock : Black Velvet Canyon : Burlap Buttress
By: BFK When: Apr 2, 2012 | view comment >> |
Comments: Anyone know what the sport route to the left of Arrow Place is? We did it and thought it was fun, just one hard move at the bottom which we thought maybe 10+, afterwards really fun 10- moves on the flake to reach the arete. Shares Anchors with P1 of Arrow Place.
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Location: CA : Sierra Eastside : Bishop Area : Owens River Gorge : Upper Gorge : ... : O Henry! (5.11c)
By: BFK When: Nov 28, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Dido on the the moves above the last clip,...certainly thought provoking if you end up to the right of the anchors. Super fun route though, I thought the first sequence was the best part.
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Location: CA : High Sierra : Mt. Sill : Swiss Arete (5.7)
By: BFK When: Aug 17, 2011 | view comment >> |
Comments: Fun route but very inconsistent climbing. We did find that there are some nice short (10-15') finger crack sections near the top. This can easily be bypassed but they add some fun movement at 14,100'.
Also, make a careful inspection of any rap slings before you use them if rapping into the L-shaped couloir from the notch between Sill and Apex peak. We found some that looked new but we were able to literally pull them out of the boulders they were around with just a few tugs. Maybe this wa... more >>
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Location: TX : Hueco Tanks : East Spur : The Maze : Jigsaw Puzzle (V5)
By: BFK When: Jul 2, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I once heard from a guide who shall remain nameless that this was considered the 'Standard' for the grade of V5 back when it was first sent. Yikes! Certainly the hardest V5 I have yet to encounter in the park.
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Location: CA : SF Bay Area : Castle Rock & Sanborn-Skyli... : Summit Rock
By: BFK When: Jan 25, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Anyone know how long the bird closures usually last?
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