BETA PHOTO: Revised photo of P Wall. Note the added bolts and...
Description
To find this route, just look right of P-Crack. It follows the obvious "black streak". This route shares the middle and upper P-Crack anchors. If lead from the ground, this route is over 100'. You can top rope the route after climbing P-Crack. To top rope, your climber will need to climb up about 20' of 4th class in the BIG crack that leads to the 1st P-Crack anchors (or bring a 70 meter rope!). The bolts are currently the original quarter-inchers placed by Ed & Menzo in 1989. They include some home made hangers to boot. Lichen adds another interesting element. This could be a really great route if properly cleaned & re-bolted.
Protection
If led from the ground, bring a bunch (8?) of draws and small pro. The lower section is lead with gear, while the upper section has 3 bolts.
Does anyone ever climb Black Streak? I was on P-Crack today (retrieving Katie's "leaver biner") and was noticing how manky the bolts were. The bolts are 1/4" and original vintage by Menzo & Ed Keefe in 1989. The home made hangers also add to the character. I'd be happy to replace the bolts (and clean lichen) if there was anyone out there that would actually climb it. If you've climbed it (on lead), let me know what you think the grade is. I've only done it on TR & think it's at least 5.10a.
If there are any other routes you'd like to do, but the manky bolts have been holding you back, let me know!
P-Wall
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