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Dinkum 

5.9

   

FA: unknown
Type: Trad, TR
Consensus: 5.9- [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 40 feet
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Submitted By: Brian Quiter on Feb 26, 2005


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Brad moving over the easier ground to top of pilla...


Description 

Dinkum is the quality finger crack on the south face of Buck's Bar Dome. You can easily spot it as you take the path down towards the main area. Begin by climbing a 14' flake then the finger fun begins!


Protection 

Pro to 1 inch. You may also hang a top rope from the bolted anchors above dinkum. Walk around to the left to get atop Buck's Bar Dome. The anchors for Dinkum are second from the right when you're looking down.



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Brad on top of pillar removing stopper.

Brad on top of pillar removing stopper.

Brad starting up the hard section. Footholds run out pretty quickly here!

Brad starting up the hard section. Footholds run ...

Getting gear out is as difficult as setting it. Thin feet with thin layback/jams.

Getting gear out is as difficult as setting it. T...

Continuous moves here up to where cracks widens. Hey Brad, my gear!

Continuous moves here up to where cracks widens. ...

Almost to good jam in wide crack. Still another hard move to go to get feet into wide crack.

Almost to good jam in wide crack. Still another h...

I think a full nalgene will keep that nut in place!

I think a full nalgene will keep that nut in place...


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By Paul Rezucha
From: Alameda
Jul 6, 2005
rating: 5.9+

This is a wonderful route to lead as the crack takes great gear! Easy climbing to top of "pillar" where two cracks meet. Small stoppers protect the thin finger crack above but footholds are small so placements are a bit strenous. A large cam (3.5 or 4) slides in nicely where the crack widens and then a long reach off a jam gets you to easier ground. A very fun climb!

By Nathan L.
Feb 9, 2006
rating: 5.8

One of the better routes and a good lead problem. But more like 5.8+ on lead and 5.8 TR if your not competing with the crack for gear.

By scout 2
From: placerville,ca
Jul 30, 2008

A bit of history, This is one of the Training routes For Tony Yanero
Using a 40 lb pack on doing laps up and down. for Grand Illusion The first 5.13 @ sugar loaf.

I've also herd stories of The Don Whillans
,was one of the early pioneers to this obscure area.and may be responsible for the name
of this route.