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5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British R
Avg: 2.8 from 143
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Routes in The Thin Wall
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Ain't Nothing but a J-Tree Thing T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Almost Vertical T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Butterfingers Make Me Horny T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Child's Play T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Chocolate is Better Than Sex T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c R |
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Congratulations T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R |
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Conservative Policies T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Count on Your Fingers T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Count Your Blessings T,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Face of Tammy Faye, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Felicitations T,TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Hidden in Plain Sight T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Keith's Work TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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No Calculators Allowed T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Peculiar Taste Buds T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Sandbag T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 |
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Square Root T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 34.01437, -116.17276 |
| FA: | Unknown 1979, FL: Jonny Woodward |
| Page Views: | 4,428 total · 15/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Mar 23, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Approach Thin Wall's east side. Toward the left (south) end of the east side, near the wall's highest point, you will see a broad 3-foot roof with two tiers split by a crack. The right side of this roof is higher than the left. Congratulations climbs a system of small and insecure face holds and a seam to reach the crack at the roof, then charges through the roof on better holds. Turning the roof and establishing yourself above it is the fun and gymnastic crux.
Beta Hint- I actually got my foot stuck so badly over my head there that it was difficult to remove once past the crux sequence.
The route is rated 5.11a in the Vogel guide, but I felt that the route was more on par with the smattering of 5.10c routes I did than with the other 5.11a routes. Like most of the lines at Thin Wall, this one can be TR'd by setting an anchor from above. Odds are that one will be already there when you arrive if it is a weekend. I have only bummed a TR on this, and have not led it.
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