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Mid-Life Crisis 

5.10a

   

FA: Scott Bullock, Ken Klis, Matt Greiger 2004
New Route: Yes
Type: Sport, TR
Consensus: 5.10a [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 40 feet
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Submitted By: Scott Bullock on Jan 1, 2005


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The crux of my Mid-life Crisis
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Your "mid-life crisis" begins down in the Poison Oak infested gully below Pete's 5.12. Use the aid bolt on the left for decent and security. Start on a small slab reaching for a good ledge and the first bolt. An easy crank prepares you for clip two. An awkward mantle under a roof is the crux. Take your time its all balance and the holds are there. Cruise up the pinnacle to the last bolt and anchors and don't miss the views!


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4 new bolts two bolt anchor with rap rings



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Check out the view!<br />Photo Copyright Victoria Garagliano

Check out the view!
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By John Knight
Feb 28, 2004
rating: 5.9+

Bob Hill, Jon Hanlon & I climbed Mid Life Crisis today. I think we all concur, that this is a really great route. The pulls over the overhangs are mentally challenging but there are good feet and hands when you need them. The clips are well placed & easy to reach for an average (5'10ish) person. It's still a bit crumbly in spots and has a few loose flakes (I pulled on one & fell when it ripped). However, after a few more people climb it, I think it will be a classic. If you're not up to a lead, it's relatively easy to set up a top rope by working your way around to the left of the higher pinnacle. Wear long pants & watch the poison oak. One last thing, the views are awesome!

By vincent lopez
Sep 18, 2005
rating: 5.9+

Saaweet short little route !! yes it is only about 35 feet high but you get super steep jug hauling on bomber rock with a beautiful top out . well bolted and safe to. the 30 second approach does suck because you have to step on plants and it is a little technical but worth it all in all .....

By Mike Morley
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From: Oakland, CA
Jan 26, 2006
rating: 5.10a

3 out of 4 stars for quality, but the the inevitable poison oak will make me think twice before repeating this one.