Crack of Dust 5.8
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| Type: | Trad, 1 pitch, 30 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.8+ [details] |
| FA: | Eric Beck, 1964 |
| Season: | any |
| Submitted By: | mschlocker on Apr 2, 2006 |
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Leading up Crack of Dust, Mission Gorge.
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- Thanks to ACSD for providing the following updates!
- Poway Crag's Ramona Wall and Miller Time Wall have a closure in effect from Dec 15th through August 31st annually dur to nesting raptors
- Glen Cliff has a closure in effect from Dec 15th through August, or if/when it is determined that nesting is not occurring
- Mt Gower also has a closure in effect from Dec 15th through August, or if/when it is determined that nesting is not occurring
- In recent years, Gower has been home to seasonally nesting raptors. To avoid human disturbance of nesting activities, advisories may be in effect from around December through August. Check the ACSD and CNF websites for details.
This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.
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Description Thin flaring crack to the right of Mariah / Suzie's Wild Ride. Crux is pulling over the top with dirt for handholds. Feet can come out of the crack toward the top to smear. Bolt anchor at the top, but far back so extend it with your climbing rope. More climbs start from the top-out ledge.
Location To the right of Mariah / Suzie's Wild Ride by about 50 feet.
Protection Med-large nuts, #2 & .75 camalot is what I use. Save a .75 camalot w/ extension runner for the top.
BETA PHOTO: Good photo of Crack of Dusk (5.8)
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great route to access upper main wall climbs
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BETA PHOTO: Malia on the Crack Of Dust
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| Comments on Crack of Dust |
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By david baker
From: jamul, ca
Apr 5, 2006
| When you get to the base of the main wall go left for 150 feet. You will see the obvious crack to the left of the Owl. The finish on this climb is slick as only Mission Gorge can be. Place an red alien near top of crack for finish. Climb is short and very protectable however, there is a ledge about a third of the way up that you could easily hit if you fall. |
By Bill Olszewski
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Jan 27, 2008
| Real sweet climb. One o' these days I'll have to lead the durn thing. |
By Kyle Wills
From: San Diego CA
May 28, 2011
| I agree the dirty finish is the best part. |
By Raquel ROCKY Robles
From: Encinitas, CA
Aug 17, 2011
| Nice short fun crack climb. Yep it is dirty up top. Remember to wear helmet on this particular route as there are so many loose rocks up on the ledge of the route. |
By ChrisRoyHarman
From: San Diego
Sep 11, 2011
rating: 5.9
| You can use 3-4 cams on this route; BD C4 .4 .5 .75 & #1. The top of the route is extremely dirty with loose rocks, wear a helmet for this route. |
By claudio ricardez
From: ESCONDIDO
May 21, 2012
| I hit that ledge and luckily only sprained my ankle. Make sure you use correct length runners above the ledge. I should have used a shorter runner to avoid this mishap. |
By ChaseLeoncini
From: El Cajon, California
Sep 21, 2012
rating: 5.8+
| Warning: the 3 bolt anchor on the wall atop this route (or at the start of 'Never Intended') has two fixed carabiners that have attained severe rope damage due to lowering off of them. Use caution when deciding to use these or replace. |
By Ryan N
From: Bay Area
Oct 13, 2012
| Crack I'd definetly dusty/dirty. Watch the move as you pull out of the crack to the false topout. Great climb though and worth the mouthful of dirt. |
By sdrockstar81
From: el cajon, CA
Oct 28, 2012
rating: 5.8+
| Good climbing... Tie into the quack of ducks for additional crack climbing. |
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