Excellent face climbing with a distinct crux at the 6th bolt. This route is not as sustained as Ranger Ron. The crux is very well protected, but there are sometimes 5.6 moves 10 feet above the last bolt.
Location
Steps off the middle of a boulder, just left of Ranger Ron. See photo
Protection
10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor with rappel chains
Use a #1 TCU in a horizontal to plug a strange run-out mid-way up the route
By Matthew Fienup Administrator From: Ventura, CA Mar 24, 2008
Like Ranger Ron, several of the bolts on this route were under drilled, leaving bolts that protrude from the holes and hangers that do not touch the wall.
By Dave Daly From: Temecula, CA Jul 28, 2009 rating: 5.9+
Dunno what folks are thinking when it comes to the terrain on Pangborn compared to Alabama Hills Gang. Pangborn clearly has pretty positive holds throughout the route, even at the crux. The first 35' feet of AHG is certainly tougher; clean slab with crimpy small holes for holds.
Pangborn is a beautiful route but AHG is clearly the tougher route IMO.
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