Jay at the thin crux of Javalina. PHOTO BY HILLARY...
Description
Nice positive holds (though it seems like some have broken), gets easier and funner as you go higher and swim through steep plates. Fairly exposed start.
Location
Furthest-left route on the wall. The belay bolt is strongly suggested. You COULD also belay from the ground if you really want to but the tree branches get in the way.
I think you did miss something. I did it this weekend and it felt 5.10. Though I think that a back-step at the crux is crucial to keeping the grade at 5.10.
Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'm either weak or stupid. (I know... you're thinking "both".)
By Steve Pulver From: Tucson, AZ Feb 2, 2007 rating: 5.10c
Javelina is the one furthest to the left? I usually believe if I can red point it then it's not 5.11. The route just to the right of it, Saguaro, is rated easier but felt harder. I might call that one 11a.
jbak, I had trouble with javalina last time I climbed it, despite having onsighted it several years ago. I also wondered if something had broken off -- around the 2nd bolt, if memory serves.