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Dihedrals

Submitted By: Tom Helvie on Jul 21, 2006
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Climbing at the Dihedrals.
Photo by Blitzo.


Description 

Like the name implies, this cliff is basically a series of massive corner systems, yielding some fine arete and stem problems as well as some pretty good crack climbs.


Getting There 

From the bottom of the upper approach take the left trail and skirt the talus slope to the left, crossing the telephone pole over the swamp and up around the pink slab.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Dihedrals:
Gangsta Lean   5.8     Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet   
O.R.G.asam   5.11a     Sport, 1 pitch, 90 feet   
Super Fine Booty   5.11b     Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
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Featured Route For Dihedrals
O.R.G.asam (5.11a) in the Upper Gorge. Photo by Tyler Logan.

O.R.G.asam 5.11a  CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Dihedrals
Boulder up to a high first bolt (optional gear here) and then lieback your way up the splitter crack/flake to finish with a seam on a steep slab. Decent crack climbing skills will negate the need for anything but quickdraws, but if unsure take some gear.Originally done with only a couple of bolts and gear (and rated 10d), this route slowly evolved over time as more bolts were added here and there, and now stands as a fully bolted and totally clas...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA


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Zack styling it on Bonfire Of The Panties (5.11b).

Zack styling it on Bonfire Of The Panties (5.11b).

Jesse H. working Super Fine Booty 11b just right of O.R.G.asam

BETA PHOTO: Jesse H. working Super Fine Booty 11b just right o...