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Groove Factor
5.10a,
Sport, 70 ft (21 m),
Avg: 2.2 from 27
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FA: Richard Jensen, 1981 (?)
California
> Inland Empire
> Riverside Area
> Riverside Quarry
> (a) Slab City
> Slab City (Right)
Description
Start at an obvious block; easy climbing up the block and ledges gains the first bolt, about 15' up. Interesting climbing up the shallow dihedral brings one to the crux passing the fourth bolt. Above, climb the arete past three more bolts to a bolted anchor with rap rings. Although mostly easy climbing with only a move or two at grade, this is a fun line on nice edges that will keep you guessing.
Location
Protection
8 bolts, 2 bolt anchor w/rings
[Hide Photo] Groove Factor (5.10a), Riverside Quarry
[Hide Photo] Midway through the crux of Groove Factor (5.10a), Riverside Quarry. The first bolt of Pleasure Dome can be seen to the right.
[Hide Photo] In the groove on Groove Factor, 5.10a.
[Hide Photo] Approaching the crux of Groove Factor (5.10a), Riverside Quarry.
CA
The current anchor is less than ideal and needs to be upgraded. Aug 21, 2007
Joshua Tree, CA
Cardiff, CA