Start by Nobody Walks in LA (5.9), at the yucca beneath the roof. Climb up to the right-hand end of the roof then pull and step up and left onto the face.
Face climbing leads to the crux, a steepening which yields to bouldering moves, above this the face relents to gain the bolt anchor.
A fun climb which contrasts nicely the crack climbs on this face.
Originally a TR which went up the left side of the roof at 5.11a.
Protection
Medium cam (2") for under the starting roof, 5 bolts.
Add PhotoPhotos of Sig Alert (AKA Cast Up A Highway)
Tony on the steep bit.
Two handed dip....what a poser!
Cllose up of Tony just past the crux.
Add CommentComments on Sig Alert (AKA Cast Up A Highway)
This route is now called "Sig Alert." First Ascent (Lead) was in December, 1997 by Bob Gaines and Bill Russell. They rated it 5.10d. It takes a slightly different line at the bottom than Cast Up A Highway (start by Nobody Walks In LA) and head up left. The name provides a bit of confussion as there is already a route (A top rope variation; route 490 in the 92 guide) with essentially the same name "Sigalert." 80 foot rap from a 2 bolt anchor.
Having just done this climb on Sunday, I would call it 5.10b/c. Good holds and protection; but if Anacram is 5.10c this is no more than 5.10b. Popular and well worth doing.
By Chris Miller Administrator Dec 8, 2003 rating: 5.10b
Fun moves on good rock make this a worthy tick. Seems a little easier than Anacram (5.10c). Basically a sport route except for the piece needed at the start. Three stars out of five.
By Chris Owen Administrator From: La Crescenta, CA Apr 25, 2006
I agree with Randy did this route again yesterday and thought it easier than Tinker Toys which is 5.10b. Great route!
By Mike Morley Administrator From: Oakland, CA Apr 25, 2006 rating: 5.10+
Great route, definitely one 10+ move for me, but right at a bolt (bolt #4?).
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