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Mushroom

5.8, Sport, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 13 votes
FA: (TR): Sam Owings, Scott Erler (ca '87). 1st lead (solo): Unk. Equipped by: Troy Mayr, Kelly Corcoran, Sophia Yang, Jack Marshall, S. Owings ('92).
California > Los Angeles Basin > Angeles Nationa… > Williamson Rock > Mushroom Boulder
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Description

Sustained 5.8 climbing with no real crux, this route is solid for the grade, and will likely present a significant challenge to the entry-level 5.8 leader. Juggy, but overhanging, the climbing necessitates solid technique to keep the pump at bay. The route rewards climbers who can backstep and keep their center of gravity in close to the wall, but relentlessly punishes those who try and pull themselves up with their arms.

Location

Locate "Shroomin'" on the downstream side of the boulder. "Mushroom" is the first route to its right. Alternatively, locate the waiting line at the base of the boulder and just get in line.

Protection

5 bolts to sport anchors. This is a very popular route. Watch for worn anchors.

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C Miller
CA
  5.8
[Hide Comment] A fun, and fairly steep, warm-up climb that's easily accessible, but four stars seems a little enthusiastic for a thirty foot piece of rock. If this gets four stars then the route "Being There" gets about ten stars! Mar 19, 2007
Art Morimitsu
Huntington Beach, Ca
  5.8
[Hide Comment] It's often great fun to watch people pump out and scream "TAKE" on this route. Happens again and again Mar 20, 2007
[Hide Comment] Aww. I miss this silly little route. Mar 21, 2007
duh
[Hide Comment] The fa was done by Sam Owings.

The route saw numerous acsents including a couple of solos. Several years later it was bolted and climbed by a large group of local climbers. Mar 26, 2007