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Shit Hooks

5.10b, Trad, 150 ft (45 m),  Avg: 3 from 52 votes
FA: Dave Hitchcock & Bruce Brossman, July 1980
California > Yosemite NP > Tuolumne Meadows > Low Profile Dome
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Description

Great knob climbing that begins up an obvious hand crack. A bit run out toward the top on easier ground - very well protected at the crux. A nice, long pitch. 2 ropes to rap.

Location

Obvious, right-angling hand crack starts just right of Darth Vader, first bolt visible above the end of this crack.

Protection

Take a few hand-sized pieces for the start; after 20 ft or so you'll clip the first bolt. No other gear besides quickdraws needed after that.

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"Shit Hooks", 5.10b, R.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.
[Hide Photo] "Shit Hooks", 5.10b, R. Photo by Blitzo.

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Andy Laakmann
Bend, OR
 
[Hide Comment] Great climbing! The top is runout, but it is on easy (5.6). By Tuolumne standards, this route is very well protected. Jul 28, 2011
[Hide Comment] There are places for protection high on the 2nd pitch to take the bite out of some of the runouts Aug 11, 2013
Jason Albino
Salt Lake City, UT
  5.10a/b
[Hide Comment] The start can be a bit awkward for the feet due to the wider crack and hard right-leaning angle of the initial portion of the crack. I saw a variety of techniques being deployed on this part, so probably the spot to visualize your beta ahead of time if there was one on this route as a whole. Sep 4, 2015
Harris Kashtan
  5.10b/c
[Hide Comment] Fun route which I did on TR after DVR. This would be a possible ankle breaking lead as the first crux is right off the ground and I found as a sand bag for 10b. The 2nd crux at the roof was thin but protected with a bolt. Good top rope but I would be confident at the grade if you are looking to lead it. Sep 25, 2022