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1st Ascent of Smear Campaign, (5.11A), Political Pin, The Primary (5.10C) is just to the right and shares anchors.
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GPS track of our approach from the Needles parking to Goldfinger Rock. We might not have hit the "trail" perfectly the whole way, but this seemed like generally the right way to go. Plan on about an hour car to base of climb at an average pace. Make sure to pay close attention to landmarks hiking in and out. GPS unit isn't a bad idea. I could see having a hard time finding your car on the way back out!
One of the many rocks at the well hidden pins and needles
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Doug Colwell
Jul 23, 2015
“1st Ascent of Smear Campaign, (5.11A), Political Pin, The Primary (5.10C) is just to the right and shares anchors. ”  

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GPS track of our approach from the Needles parking to Goldfinger Rock. We might not have hit the "trail" perfectly the whole way, but this seemed like generally the right way to go. Plan on about an hour car to base of climb at an average pace. Make sure to pay close attention to landmarks hiking in and out. GPS unit isn't a bad idea. I could see having a hard time finding your car on the way back out!
1st Ascent of Smear Campaign, (5.11A), Political Pin, The Primary (5.10C) is just to the right and shares anchors.
One of the many rocks at the well hidden pins and needles
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The road into Pins and Needles. It is a narrow one lane in places, but was good when we were there.
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Terrapin SE end. From left to right: Bee Line (10a), Shakedown Street (9), Dancing' in the Street (10b). 100ft.

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Doug Colwell
Boise, ID
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