The Bloodline 

FA:  Todd Battey, Dave Evans, Craig Fry & Rob Stahl 3/89, FFA: Eric Erickson, Craig Fry & Todd Battey Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.12a [details] Length:  1 pitch, 90 feet Views: 506 page views Submitted By: Vernon Stiefel on Dec 18, 2005 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Bloodline

Description 

Begin at the same spot as for Red Cross (5.12a) and clip the first bolt for that route. Traverse left past two more bolts until reaching the base of the left-slanting seam. One more bolt and a piton are at the base of the seam (11c to this point). Brilliant climbing on exquisite rock exists to the top. You will encounter a distinct crux (12) half way up the seam where a fixed #1 camalot is located. An ancient cactus is located on the ledge where the route ends. Maneuvering around the plant to avoid being pricked requires extra care; especially for the second!

Descend to the top of the rap anchor for Jamaican Bobsled.

Easily 5 out of 5 stars!!!

Protection 

Camming units to 1", small to medium stoppers, and QD's for four bolts. Medium cams are needed for an anchor.