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Sand Blast
5.11c,
TR, 40 ft (12 m),
Avg: 2.2 from 9
votes
FA: unknown
California
> Los Angeles Basin
> Stoney Point
> Sculpture's Crack Wall
Access Issue: RAIN & WET ROCK
Details
Stoney Point sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many gyms in the area if you need a fix!
Description
Forty feet of strenuous climbing on flared pin scars up an overhanging wall. There is a distinct crux through a bulge at mid-height--once past the crux, it's 5.10 to the top. Fun, intricate climbing.
Location
The obvious line of pin scars just right of Sculpture's Crack. For location, click
hereProtection
Top-rope protected by cams and nuts up to 3". Long anchor cord needed.
![Phil Fontilea raps in to Sand Blast, at Stoney Point.]()
[Hide Photo] Phil Fontilea raps in to Sand Blast, at Stoney Point.
![Peter Hayes, 1988, nearing the low crux on Sandblast.]()
[Hide Photo] Peter Hayes, 1988, nearing the low crux on Sandblast.
![Phil Fontilea on Sand Blast (5.11c) at Stoney Point.]()
[Hide Photo] Phil Fontilea on Sand Blast (5.11c) at Stoney Point.
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Santa Rosa Valley, CA
On the day that we climbed it, there was absolutely no chalk above about 15 feet off the ground--which might imply that the route does not see much traffic. We were delighted to find the movement to be of very high quality with pretty impressive rock quality by Stoney standards. Only the last 10 feet is sandy, but the bad rock can be avoided altogether. Feb 2, 2009
Orcutt, CA