Williamson Rock is under a temporary closure to all recreational uses, including climbing, pursuant to a ruling by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the area is critical habitat for the endangered yellow-legged mountain frog. Efforts by the non-profit organization Friends of Williamson Rock, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, are underway to regain climbing access to Williamson. For information on the status of these efforts, and to learn how you can help, contact the Friends of Williamson Rock: http://williamsonrock.org
clippin the anchors on shroomin
Description
Mantle onto the starting ledge. Use your creativity to gain the prominent "mail slot." Dyno or get fancy to make a very long move to a jug. Most climbers then go right up a series of hard-to-find crimps, and then hand traverse back left to clip the anchors.
Location
On the downstream side of the formation, the line can be identified by the starting ledge and the prominent mail-slot feature above.
By Art Morimitsu Administrator From: Huntington Beach, Ca Mar 19, 2007 rating: 5.11b
It is possible to climb straight up after grabbing the Jug, crimpy with long reaches it helps to be tall doing it that way (which I am not). Although I've never accomplished it I've seen it done by a taller partner.
By Chris Miller Administrator Mar 19, 2007 rating: 5.11b
Short but engaging with, as noted, two different ways to do the crux. If you're taller it's not hard to lock off and make the necessary reach to good holds; the dyno/throw is actually easier, just more comitting.
By Art Morimitsu Administrator From: Huntington Beach, Ca Mar 19, 2007 rating: 5.11b
I use a drop knee and stand up out of it with a deadpoint at the last second to the jug
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