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Left Corner

5.8-, Trad, TR, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 1.9 from 15 votes
FA: unknown
California > San Francisco B… > Wine Country/No… > Mt St Helena > Silverado Mine

Description

Start at the obvious right-facing arch and continue up the right-facing corner to a spacious ledge with bolts and chains. The crux is surmounting a short and steep blank section near the top, with a long reach up and left (harder for short climbers), with protection just below your feet.

Protection

1 set of cams and 1 set of nuts up to 2 inches

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Left Corner route
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Andrew Taylor leading Left Corner 5.9. Photo by Floyd Hayes.
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Brett Hayes leading Left Corner 5.9. Photo by Floyd Hayes.
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Emily just before the crux of Left Corner
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upper section of Left Corner
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Base of Left Corner
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