Climbing is currently allowed in Last Chance Canyon. Continued access is everyones responsibility. MORE INFO >>>
After careful consideration and discussions with Access Fund representatives and members of the climbing community, posting Last Chance Canyon beta will now be allowed on Mountain Project. However, when climbing at Last Chance Canyon we must be considerate of the Forest Services’ current ban on bolting new routes, climbing, and trespassing within the Solstice and Hermit Caves. The concerns of the Forest Service include archeological resources and rare or endangered plant species in the area. Please, tread lightly, and approach the area with a sense of respect.
Access Fund representatives are currently working with the Forest Service in creating a Climbing Management Plan for the area. We can assist them in this process by acting responsibly as a user group. As a community of climbers, it is important that visiting and local climbers share the responsibility in conducting themselves in a way that reflects positively on our larger community. Please respect the requests and policies of the Forest Service in order to preserve our access to this area.
Climb up on good pockets. The bulge presents the greatest obstacle to sending. I worked left of the bolt line on thin feet, hips dipped in, worked the thin holds back right to get the clipping hold, followed by less desperate climbing with better holds as the angle eases somewhat.
Location
First route on the wall. Small trail cleared leads to the right, all others are to the left.
Protection
Bolts, Chains
Fire Damage
The fire left this route covered in ashes, and was very dusty during my attempt. I think John and Carrol ran a brush over it awhile back. So it should be cleaner now, and more sendable, as my partner thought this was 5.12/11d ish.
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