Manic Depressive Direct 5.5
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| Type: | Trad, 2 pitches, 250 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.5 [details] |
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| Submitted By: | M.Morley on Jul 17, 2011 |
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Bill H on Manic Depressive Direct, 7/17/11.
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Seasonal Raptor Closure MORE INFO >>>
Peregrine Falcons nest seasonally at Lover's Leap. During the closure period, please avoid the areas displayed on the map posted below. A closure will be in place at the center of the wall starting April 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012. A detailed listing of closed routes and any changes in the information regarding the peregrine falcons will be posted on the Eldorado National Forest website www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado. If you require addition information contact Susan Yasuda, District Wildlife Biologist on the Placerville Ranger District at 530-647-5311.
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| 2009 Closure Map
Submitted By: Amy Ansari on Jun 15, 2009
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This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.
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Description Start approximately 20' to the right of Harvey's Wallbangers, Right at a low-angle, left trending crack/seam. There is a pod about 15' off the ground that offers good protection. Continue up right-trending crack for a full rope length and belay when out of rope or where comfortable. A short, 50' pitch takes you to the top.
Descend to the east (climber's left).
Protection Standard rack.
| Comments on Manic Depressive Direct |
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By Josh Cameron
Aug 31, 2011
rating: 5.5
| Most people hate this climb, but I like it. Despite the easy rating, it's probably not a good beginner lead since the climb involves some committing moves (for 5.5 at least) above thin gear. Better to stick to Knapsack Crack. |
By Alex Haeger
From: Denver, CO
Oct 20, 2012
| This route begins at the very tall pine with bushes directly climbers right (correct me if I'm wrong). I started a pitch below that (5.easy but loose) because there was no better info on here about the approach to this route. I came from climbers left, where I followed the main lovers leap trail from campgrounds until the left turn at the downed log at the notch in the hills. Can someone update the approach to this climb?
Also, I think Mountain Project route posters should steer away from describing route locations based on where the route to the left/right is in relation. Many people who use this site don't know where the right/left routes are and can get lost very easily. Especially on these easy routes which are often climbed by those new to the sport. |
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