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Edge of the World Area

Submitted By: Matthias Holladay on Nov 17, 2008
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
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Description 

This side of the cliff has the most potential for new routes.


Getting There 

At the notch of the huge shady conifer just below the Bowsprit Area and the route Pink Medusa, find the wire and stump of the old fence line in the talus and contour left here. Go under the juniper, cross some talus and continue along the trail.


L->R: 

A. Brass Sextant, 6R, 1p, bolts & gear, 75'.
B. Wendy's Crack, 10+, 1p, bolts & gear, 75'.
C. Tradewind, 8, 1p, bolts & gear, 65'.
D. Seaweed Anchor, 10, 1p, gear, 60'.
E. Schooner Ingenuity, 10 PG-13, 1p, gear, 75'.
F. Mizzenmast, A1+, 1p, old bolts & fixed gear, 80'.
G. First Mate, 8+, 1p, bolts & gear, 80'.
H. Posiedon's Adventures, 11-, TR, 1p, 80'.
I. Julia's Jibe, 8+, 1p, bolts & gear, 80'.
J. The New World, A1+ R, 1p, gear, 80'.
K. Edge of the World, 7 PG-13, 2p, gear, 60'.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Edge of the World Area:
Julia's Jibe   5.8+     Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
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