Known primarily for a novel "slab-dyno" past the first bolt, this route provides some tough slab smearing to a moderate yet exciting finish. The first crux is, as mentioned, a bizarre leap to a good crimp. The guidebook refers to the move as "The Boing", and rightly so: there seems to be no other option than to spring, jump, or otherwise lunge to the next hold, which is decidedly awkward on a thin slab climb. Afterward, excellent thin slab leads to a good ledge, then a moderate yet exciting runout to a two-bolt rap anchor.
You can top-rope this route with a 60 meter rope.
Location
Located about 60 feet to the right of The Last Dihedral.
Protection
Four bolts. The top is a bit runout, but the climbing remains moderate to easy in difficulty.
By andy patterson Administrator From: Santa Barbara, CA Sep 29, 2008
Once I figured out that you HAD to dyno past the first bolt, I laughed so hard that I had to come down and try the climb all over again. This pitch is truly unique.
By Matthew Fienup Administrator From: Ventura, CA Sep 30, 2008
Three more pitches (5.7, 5.9, easy fifth) will deposit you on the top of the Dome.
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