The Auctioneer  5.11d

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Type:  Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet Consensus:  5.11d [details] FA:  Jim Hall and Colin Lantz, 1992 Submitted By:  Taylor Roy on Nov 2, 2009 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (2) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Private Property issues MORE INFO >>> The West Bank / Wild West / Secret Crag has been problematic for years due to access concerns. There have been negative encounters with gun-toting landowners who have alleged that the entire mountain is on private property. Typical approaches involve brief crossing of railroad property which appears to be prohibited. Exact demarcation of property boundaries are not always clear. When in doubt, be discrete or polite. Do not park your vehicle near the railroad tracks near Plainview. It is a well-known irritant to Plainview residents. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

With semi bad rock, the need for another bolt at the start, and less than inspiring movement, The Auctioneer is good for only one thing- warming up when the better warmups are occupied.

The crux is getting over the little roof at the start. Then weave up ond over a wavy groove to the anchors.

Lots of loose rock so travel lightly, and consider your belayer while you are up there. Also, be sure to get an attentive belay at the beginning. If you fall at the first bolt, you swing out towards a rock sticking up from the ramp.

Location 

Starts at the upper left end of the ramp.

Protection 

Quickdraws, and a stick clip. A 60 meter will get you down.