Just Another Crack from LA
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British R
| Type: | Trad, 100 ft (30 m) |
| GPS: | 34.02193, -116.17918 |
| FA: | Dave Evans and Jim Angione 01-1979 |
| Page Views: | 1,577 total · 7/month |
| Shared By: | Roger Linfield on Jul 25, 2006 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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
Start at the thin crack about ten feet right of LA Woman.
Make one steep move off the ground on a positive layback leads to a good hold and a good piece (something like a 0.4 Camalot). Coming off before getting the gear in would be bad - have a good spotter and use caution. More good gear and good jams above. Upper part is grainy, but the perfect jams more than make up for it! Bring webbing or cord to refresh the tat anchor if you want to rappel (there's a slung boulder with a quick-link) or climb 4th-class slabs to the top of the formation and walk off towards the Rock Garden Valley side (but angling left towards Lost Horse Road, not right towards Rock Garden Valley proper).



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