Any route or boulder problem that starts out of or near an occupied campsite may not be done without first obtaining the campsite occupant's permission.
BETA PHOTO: Decepticon (5.10a) climbs the smoothest section o...
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This route is located to the left of "Deception" and to the right of the wide chimney that splits the west face of The Manure Pile. Begin on the ledges and climb the left facing flake, then on up to the vertical crack that tops out the route. I've given this route two stars because it's ideal for the novice leader: easy to protect and mixed terrain.
I camped near this crag for a week, last year. There were people on this route constantly. They left a rope on it for three days. After they took the rope down and left, I decided to go solo it and see why it was so crowded. I thought it was really fun and soloed it two more times.
One morning I woke to Michael Reardon soloing this route on his warm up circuit. It was a true pleasure to have seen. In light of the fact that Randy Vogel didn't even give this route one star I was surprised to find anyone climbing it let alone Michael . I chalked it up to connivence , but of course, I wanted to check it out, and was pleasantly surprised ...What a fun route! - Great beginner warm up for S.W. Corner or follow in Michael Reardons footsteps and solo this unappreciated campground classic!
The Manure Pile
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