The Line 5.9
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| Type: | Trad, 3 pitches, 400 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.9 [details] |
| FA: | Herbert, Tompkins |
| Submitted By: | Guy H. on Feb 18, 2006 |
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The Line from the Pony Express Trail.
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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.
You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.
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Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment
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Description This is one of the finest crack lines at the Leap. It is located in the center of the East Wall. It should not be hard to pick out, since it follows a continuous crack system for 400ft.
P1: This is the best pitch. Follow a straight in crack in a shallow LF dihedral for 130ft. The first 100ft are continuous, but rests can be found on dikes.
P2: Continue up the crack system which turns right facing. Belay before a roof.
P3: Short pitch. Climb the roof and descend to the left on a well marked trail.
Protection Gear to 2.5"
BETA PHOTO: The line...
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Dede following the first pitch...
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The Line.
Photo by Blitzo.
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Charleen leading the first pitch of "The Line".
Ph...
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"The Line".
Photo by Blitzo.
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BETA PHOTO: unknown climbers on the line and labor of love jus...
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BETA PHOTO: Jason not far below the summit overhangs
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BETA PHOTO: Brett nearing the second belay if doing the climb ...
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BETA PHOTO: Brett beginning the summit overhangs
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2 climbers on the line
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looking down from the top of pitch 1
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The summit overhangs. An excellent finish to an e...
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Anne finishing up the first pitch
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can't get lost on this route
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Maybe you can have TOO MUCH FUN?
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Nearing the end of the first pitch.
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Breaching the summit overhang.
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Brett nearing the first belay
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Randy at the base of the daunting line.
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By Aron Quiter
Administrator
From: Berkeley, CA
May 29, 2006
| This route can be easily completed in two pitches using a 60 meter rope. Once you've found the first belay stance immediately up and right of a roof system, it is about 185 feet to the top of the route. The rope drag on this second pitch is atrocious, and gets exciting pulling the final roof, so bring lots of slings. |
By caughtinside
From: Oakland CA
Jun 12, 2007
| I've done it in three pitches, and in two pitches, and I'd agree it is better to do it in two. The third pitch is short, and if you stop where I did for the second belay, the anchor isn't all that great. An old pin, a very thin nut (3 or 4 bd) and some junk cams. |
By Darren D.
May 20, 2009
| Yes, easily climbed in two pitches...even for a punter like me. A nice climb with fun moves. |
By tallmark515
From: San Francisco
Oct 26, 2009
rating: 5.9
| ... or in 1 pitch with a 70 meter rope and rap to the ground from the "Labor of Love" bolted anchor.
1st pitch is fantastic and features 2 distinct cruxes. |
By Rocco Spina
Jul 26, 2010
| the first time I lead the line,hex's were just making sene,great pro the whole way to the top,its great to see no bolts on the route,RR would be pruod |
By Rocco Spina
Jul 26, 2010
| RR had a climbing school at the leap in the early 70's |
By Blitzo
Aug 24, 2010
| A great line. |
By Joe Ludlow
From: Denver, Colorado
Aug 25, 2010
| Fantastic climb! I would recommend that this one be led with zero cams and only nuts! Cept for the roof. A yellow placed just below it protects it perfectly. |
By Colonel Mustard
From: Reno, NV
Aug 24, 2011
| Per Joe's suggestion, I've led it with WC Zero cams. It's pretty good that way. |
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