Peer pressure takes the intimidating line right up the corner between Kundilini (5.12d) and Social Outcast (5.12a).... This route is a favorite at the grade.... If you don't have it dialed in, it can get quite pumpy near the chains (to avoid falling at the chains climb to a good hold at the top before clipping)....
Starting with a stick clip due to a nasty tumble factor...Head up the right wall on super crimpy holds then up and left in to the corner proper and use pods and pockets to get to the wicked nice rest ledge...Rest up cause it gets harder.... Layback up the flake above past a somewhat hidden pin.... This part can be scary looking down at the ledge so focus on your killer footwork, and punch it for the top...You are safe....
I did this route with Jay Lena, ground up over 2 days drilling from hooks. Jay should be included in the FA. The singularity of FAs at Rumney goes against the team ethic I've always embraced in climbing. They didn't do it alone.
By J. Albers From: California Sep 7, 2009 rating: 5.10d
If you are short, this climb gets quite hard in hurry. I watched someone that was about 5'4" do this and they were definitely having to do some 5.11 climbing. Nice route.
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