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The Unmentionable
5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British PG13
Type: | Trad, 50 ft (15 m) |
FA: | unknown |
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Shared By: | Brian in SLC on Nov 6, 2009 |
Admins: | andy patterson, Aron Quiter, Bruce Hildenbrand, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Always check this web page before you visit for current conditions and nesting closures:
Current Raptor Advisories for Pinnacles National Park nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/…
and
pinnacles.org/climbing_info…
Closures effective as of the day after Martin Luther King Day- July 3. Check closure website for details on closed areas.
SPECIAL NOTICE: due to nesting condors the Machete Ridge area may be closed, from Dos Equis / Corona on west face then west around the south side to The Hideout including the popular Old Original. Check the NPS and Friends of Pinnacles websites for further information.
Current Raptor Advisories for Pinnacles National Park nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/…
and
pinnacles.org/climbing_info…
Closures effective as of the day after Martin Luther King Day- July 3. Check closure website for details on closed areas.
SPECIAL NOTICE: due to nesting condors the Machete Ridge area may be closed, from Dos Equis / Corona on west face then west around the south side to The Hideout including the popular Old Original. Check the NPS and Friends of Pinnacles websites for further information.
Description
The climbing route faces the trail, and, starts after a short scramble to a small rock saddle (old star-dryvin' belay bolt at saddle).
Scramble up easy ridge to steeper rock at a broken horizontal seam. Clip bolt above the break, send that rig to the summit.
Great position, a free standing pinnacle and some might find inspiration for something after staring longingly at the formation (a cold shower?).
Classic Pinnacles summit. Well worth the scenic hike.
Historical note: the 1966 Roper guide rated this route 5.3.
Scramble up easy ridge to steeper rock at a broken horizontal seam. Clip bolt above the break, send that rig to the summit.
Great position, a free standing pinnacle and some might find inspiration for something after staring longingly at the formation (a cold shower?).
Classic Pinnacles summit. Well worth the scenic hike.
Historical note: the 1966 Roper guide rated this route 5.3.
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