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	Gas is King T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	None Like It Hot T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Nuclear Option T 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Petrol Head T 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Plastic Fantastic T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	9,763 ft	2,976 m
GPS:	37.6053, -118.9802 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Abel Jones on Jul 14, 2025
Admins:	Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Very nice granite wall left of Sherwin Rock Chute. A sliver of sun in the Am followed by shade until 4pm. Small but stacked with high quality cracks and some of the best granite splitters in the area. A mix of Patricia bowl locks and Dike wall knobs. As cold or colder with less snow at the base than either of those walls. Perfect on the hottest days of the year. No water at the wall or on the hike so bring it with you. A really nice base with flowers and flat rocks if you’re into creature comforts.

Getting There

Detailed approach in Sherwins Rock Chute description. Once in the chute do a big switch back up left then right to the base of the wall. Early season when the chute has a bunch of snow be mindful of avalanche and stay lookers left to avoid fall line.