On the approach to Reggie Dome a large dark face is the first thing encountered, facing west. This face route runs up the middle of this rock, starting directly behind an obviously large pine tree. Climb past a bolt and follow a 1/4 inch seam/crack protectable in only one place by a .75 camalot or similar. 40 feet later another bolt is encountered. Go straight up here for harder moves, or veer left from the bolt and follow big holds to the top. A bit contrived, and could use another bolt between the two existing to make it better for the beginner leader (it is beginner material)
Protection
Two bolts, small/medium cams. Bolts/rings 90 feet up
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca May 4, 2006
On the rounded righthand corner of this face, 10 feet right of Fender Bender is another route or variation called Thomson's Acne, 5.10b R/X. Face climb past the crux with no pro for 30+ feet.
IF you go straight up from the second bolt, beware. There is a thin ridge for your feet, with your shins at bolt level, and no/few good hands to lend confidence. A fall while pullng the next moves would mean decking on the slab below you. Veer left if you get skeezed. NOT a good climb on a windy day.
By Brian in SLC From: Salt Lake City, UT Jan 2, 2008
I stepped fairly straight up off the second bolt, then a step to the right, up, then placed a #2 TCU in the bottom of the crack (below the person at the belay in the photo). Seemed like an uncontrived and natural way to go. Fun route.
Reggie Dome
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