A North facing flake on the uphill side of Hear my Train Acomin' boulder. Best described as 15' of hand slicing pain! Bring your death grip for this one.
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Feb 12, 2006 rating: 5.10c V1
Keeping your feet high for the initial lieback is the key to this one. Worthy of a quick set-up.
By G.McCay From: San Diego, CA Mar 27, 2007 rating: 5.10d V0+
Back in the day we used the branch directly above the top of the route which provides a bomber natural anchor (one runner hitched around it with a locking 'biner Try it out and a sit start to add a few moves!
Cheers,
Mr. McCay
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Mar 27, 2007 rating: 5.10c V1
While that method of a toprope (via the tree limb) may have some merit from a historical perspective, I think the use of the bolt(s) offers a bit more sustainability from a resource conservation stand point.
Hear My Train A Comin' Boulder
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