All Locations > California > Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Potrero John

Beginnings

Name: Beginnings
Rating: 2.1

5.5 YDS 4b French 13 Ewbanks IV+ UIAA 11 ZA MS 4a British

Routes in Potrero John

L › R R › L A › Z

	Alien Ant Farm V1 5
	Beginnings T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Cleaning Lady S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Color Blind (aka Rubber Man) S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Menage a Trois S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Miccis S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Migrating Coconuts (aka Zyzzxx) S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Potrero Traverse V2 5+
	Should I Go (aka El Potrero) S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Should I Stay S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Spinal Tap S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Wild Rose T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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GPS:	34.5825, -119.26159
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Description

Like "the Ladder" at Gibraltar, this is not the most flattering name. Yet, it's an outstanding route--steep and sustained, absolutely wild considering the modest grade.

Walk off left down the class 4 gully or right down a trail and easy slabs.

Protection

Pro .5" to 3"

The pro is much trickier to place than nearby routes like Pipe Cleaner and the first pitch of Ending Crack. Thus, its not an ideal beginner's lead.

Medium gear and sling around a large boulder form the anchor on top. Long anchor cord needed to top-rope.