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Mission Gorge Traverse 5.8  CA : San Diego County : ... : Main Wall
A very unique experience in the heart of Mision Gorge. Traverse along the top of the Main Wall. We did left to right but it probably goes well both ways. Decent hand jams in a horizontal crack that splits the entire main wall. Feet tend to be greasy as usual at the Gorge. Many awkward moves throughout the climb but no real show stoppers. The holds just open up right when you need them. Make sure to protect your second! Only follow this ro...[more]


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Borrego Springs from S22, Anza Borrego State Park.

Borrego Springs from S22, Anza Borrego State Park.

Keli high on Paradigm Shift (5.11b) at Valley of the Moon

Keli high on Paradigm Shift (5.11b) at Valley of t...

Corte Madera from the approach trail.

Corte Madera from the approach trail.

Gravity Wall at Valley Of The Moon.

Gravity Wall at Valley Of The Moon.

Evening light at Valley Of The Moon.

Evening light at Valley Of The Moon.

Jess Downer sending in style!

Jess Downer sending in style!

Some sweet, San Diego backcountry stone.

Some sweet, San Diego backcountry stone.

Another stellar sunset over Eagle Peak.<br /><br />

Another stellar sunset over Eagle Peak.



Bill Maki climbing at Eagle Peak.

Bill Maki climbing at Eagle Peak.

Here kitty kitty!  About the size of a human hand, fingers spread...

Here kitty kitty! About the size of a human hand,...

Eagle Peak, San Diego.

Eagle Peak, San Diego.

Cholla cactus, Anza Borrego State Park.

Cholla cactus, Anza Borrego State Park.

The other San Diego County

The other San Diego County

Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata), Culp Valley.

Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata), Culp Valley.

I-15 Glue Ons.  Only checked out the upper wall.  Not a worthwhile outing.  Holds appear to have broken off and most are covered with a thick and slick layer of spray paint.  Great idea though.  There are a couple of 5.hard sport leads.

I-15 Glue Ons. Only checked out the upper wall. ...

Ocotillo, Anza Borrego State Park.

Ocotillo, Anza Borrego State Park.

Desert reflections, Anza Borrego State Park.<br /><br />

Desert reflections, Anza Borrego State Park.



Hills near the Carrizo Badlands. Anza Borrego Desert State Park. December 2007

Hills near the Carrizo Badlands. Anza Borrego Dese...

Sunset over Arroyo Tapiado. Carrizo Badlands, Anza Borrego Desert State Park. December 2007

Sunset over Arroyo Tapiado. Carrizo Badlands, Anza...

Sunset over Arroyo Tapiado. Carrizo Badlands, Anza Borrego Desert State Park. December 2007

Sunset over Arroyo Tapiado. Carrizo Badlands, Anza...

Downtown Julian, San Diego County.

Downtown Julian, San Diego County.

So Cal sunset...from my front door...

So Cal sunset...from my front door...


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By frenchy
Apr 27, 2009

San Diego county has ALOT to offer in California , you have Mt. Woodson , Santee boulders , lakeside boulders, Valley of the moon , Lake Dixon just to list a few with many more from bouldering , top roping, sport and trad climbing . there are a couple really good guide books to send you on your way ... F.

By ZachS00
From: Denver, CO
Apr 29, 2009

i'm thinking about a move to san diego. is there any overhung sport?