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Jam Session

5.10b, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 120 votes
FA: Karl Hammer/John Hoffman
California > Lake Tahoe > I-80 Corridor > Donner Summit > Snowshed Wall > N Face > 2. Gully - Left Side

Description

A sweet corner, but short. Climb overhanging blocks to a no hands rest before the business begins. LB/jam to the top. Eats all kinds of pro.

Location

Up the gully just past Composure 60' or so on the left side wall. Obvious blocks to a sweet, but short corner.

Protection

Standard rack. Nice anchors at top.

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Jam session officially launched.
[Hide Photo] Jam session officially launched.
Now get out of thar.<br>
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Damn blue camalots.
[Hide Photo] Now get out of thar. Damn blue camalots.
Ah, an anchor! Now I get to break out those clippy things.
[Hide Photo] Ah, an anchor! Now I get to break out those clippy things.
Beautiful 10b Crack - just wish it was longer : )
[Hide Photo] Beautiful 10b Crack - just wish it was longer : )
Get it.
[Hide Photo] Get it.
Get in thar.
[Hide Photo] Get in thar.
Scoping the start of the business: the top 1/3 of the route.<br>
July 2011<br>
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All photos by Dave S. and Mike M.
[Hide Photo] Scoping the start of the business: the top 1/3 of the route. July 2011 All photos by Dave S. and Mike M.
looking up from the base area of 'jam session' at the snowshed wall at old donner summit
[Hide Photo] looking up from the base area of 'jam session' at the snowshed wall at old donner summit

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Ed Henicle
Santa Rosa, CA
[Hide Comment] this is one of my favorite climbs at Snowshed. The bottom 2/3 warms you up with interesting 5.7-5.8 block moves, then awesome jams and liebacks on good feet and great gear - love it! Jul 7, 2014
Eric Leonard
santa cruz
 
[Hide Comment] Great climb to get on after "break out". Body is nice and warm and loose. the crux comes up where you think it will. An adventure climb for sure. Sick position up high, good amount of air under your feet. Standard rack to #3. Save the cams for the crack. Feels like a wave about to crash over your head. Jul 23, 2018
Wingtip Braz
Reno, NV
[Hide Comment] Someone removed the bolt hangers :( Jun 11, 2023
Wingtip Braz
Reno, NV
[Hide Comment] someone put the hangers back and mussy hooks! Thanks! Jul 17, 2023