Black Tide 5.9
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| Type: | Sport, 1 pitch, 90 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.9 [details] |
| FA: | B. Chapman & P. Neal (November 2008) |
| New Route: | Yes |
| Submitted By: | Benjamin Chapman on Oct 12, 2009 |
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Approaching the anchors on "Black Tide"
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Climbs upstream from "Miss Pacman" and "Gameboy" on river right and upstream of "Xanadu" on river left are closed until further notice as required to protect a sensitive, federally listed plant species. For more information, see: www.nps.gov/samo/upload/PublicNoticeCircleXRanch2010.PDF
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Description "Black Tide" ascends the prominent black water streak on the right side of the Left Flank, between "B-line" and "Espresso." Positive holds lead to a lower angle section at mid-height. Pockets and small edges on the steep black flake lead to a horizontal and stemming to reach the 2-ring Fixe anchor on the right wall.
Location "Black Tide" follows the prominent black water streak on the right side of the Left Flank between "B-line" and "Espresso."
Protection 12 bolts & 2-ring Fixe anchor (camouflaged black)
BETA PHOTO: View of Black Tide (5.9) from the anchors.
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BETA PHOTO: Bottom part of Black Tide
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By Brian Hench
From: Costa Mesa, CA
Mar 21, 2010
rating: 5.9
| Can be wet near the top after a rain. One should watch out for loose rock on this route. |
By Maidy
Mar 9, 2012
rating: 5.9
| Nice long, easy moderate climb. Loose stuff is cleaning up with increased traffic. Stick to the face & flake for more fun factor. Crawling into the corner makes clipping the anchor very awkward. |
By trevor becker
Jan 16, 2013
rating: 5.9
| some guide books say this route is only 11 bolts. The route is 12 bolts with 2 ring anchors at the top. Make sure you bring enough equipment |
By Benjamin Chapman
From: CA
Feb 7, 2013
| Some guidebooks? What guidebook is this climb in, other than on rockclimbing.com and Mountain Project? Both state that "Black Tide" has 12 bolts & an anchor. |
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