Located on the backside (west face) of the second rock west of the parking area. This is found on the far right side where the rock is very slabby.
This is the first route right of a deep chimney system (Jaws), and climbs well-protected slabby face past three bolts. Higher as the angle eases a runout on easier terrain leads to top. Rap off anchors or continue to the top and walk-off to climber's left.
A fun route, probably the best slab route on this portion of the rock, which isn't saying a whole lot.
By Chris Owen Administrator From: La Crescenta, CA Jan 24, 2005 rating: 5.9
The slippery start has the hardest move, right next to a bolt. The bolts are well (but logically) spaced, however, the climbing in between is reasonable. The fear-factor increases as one approaches the second bolt, after clipping one can relax, then the steeper section provides the best moves on this climb.
Top-roping is not a good idea.
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Nov 28, 2006 rating: 5.9 R
I remember this route feeling a bit on the runout side.
I agree... This one is bordering on an "R" rating. There's a tricky little step-across move to the left right before the third bolt that would send you for a really nasty tumble.
Yes, this is anything but "well protected." At one logical rest area where one should be able to clip a bolt, one instead needs to make a dicey step across to a way illogical bolt placement. I don't know what the FA party was thinking, but that aside the climbing is good, but be prepared for some runout.
There is now a two bolt rap anchor after the slab eases off. This can also be used to top-rope this climb, as well as Doin' Life and Search For Klingons, but takes about 20' of runners to remove the rope drag.
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