Blue In Green  5.6

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Type:  Sport, 1 pitch, 110 feet Consensus:  5.5 [details] FA:  Romain Wacziarg, April 27, 2008 New Route:  Yes Submitted By:  Romain Wacziarg on Apr 27, 2008 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (8) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: April 25, 2008 - Bolting "Blue in Green". The clim...

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Description 

Start to the right of the "Footprints" anchor, up slabs with 3 bolts and pass a prominent pine tree to its right. A #2 Camalot can be useful below the tree, and you can also sling the tree for added protection. A steep move (5.6) leads to easier climbing. Stay left at the top to exit directly onto Lunch Ledge. This is a varied pitch with interesting moves. It is a much better (and easier) way to access Lunch Ledge than ascending Snickerdoodle and rapping to the ledge.

Direct start variation: start in a gully about 10 yards to the right of the base of Footprints. Small gear and a bolt protect some low-fifth class moves to the start of the original route. This variation avoids the need to climb Footprints first. With this variation, the route is about 190 feet long.

WARNING: You cannot descend with one rappel (with a 60 meter rope) from Lunch Ledge to the base of Blue in Green. It is best to descent by rapping the gully to the right of Snickerdoodle, and then walk down to the anchors at the top of Footprints for the final rappel off the crag.

Location 

This route links the top of "Footprints" with the ledge at the base of "Rational Expectations" and "Magali's Arete".

Protection 

6 bolts to 2-bolt anchor (an additional bolt for the direct start). Optional #2 Camalot and a sling for the tree.

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Ascending "Blue in green"	Patty Fienup climbs the delicate slab on the first...	Patty Fienup climbs through blocks near the top of...

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By Matthew Fienup Administrator From: Ventura, CA Sep 24, 2008 rating: 5.6 PG13

I finally led this route yesterday, and I have to take my hat off to my friend Romain. What was originally envisioned as merely an approach pitch to other routes has proven to be a very worthy addition to the Fortress. This route is surprisingly sustained and boasts quality rock.

By Rob Chaney Jul 16, 2009

Its possible to link this route with Footprints with a 70m rope I had about 20' of rope to spare.

By M.Morley Administrator From: Sacramento, CA May 17, 2010 rating: Easy 5th

It is quite reasonable to lead this pitch without clipping any bolts.

By John Knight Jan 19, 2011 rating: 5.6

Climbed this route yesterday w/Frank & Kelly. After reading some of the comments and looking at the topo, I was ready to give this zero stars. However, after climbing it, I was pleasantly surprised. I give it 2 stars! While it is possible to climb this and not clip any bolts (keep in mind it is also possible to solo 5.12), a new 5.6 leader will certainly appreciate the mix of bolts and trad protection. It is also quite reasonable to leave the rack in your car and only bring quick draws. Frank leading "Blue in Green". Submitted By: John Knight on Jan 19, 2011