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Catalyst

5.10b, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 18 votes
FA: Doniel Drazin (2003)
California > Los Angeles Basin > Santa Monica Mo… > Echo Cliffs > Test Site

Description

Catalyst starts on Litmus Test and after clipping the 4th bolt move up and left passing two independent bolts before joining Placebo at its last bolt. A link-up of Litmus Test & Placebo.

Location

Begin as for Litmus Test, eight feet right of Placebo.

Protection

7 bolts to 2 open shuts

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picture taken from a crack in the shade just past the route, epic climb with epic photo ops!
[Hide Photo] picture taken from a crack in the shade just past the route, epic climb with epic photo ops!

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Zac Duvernet
CA
 
[Hide Comment] Kind of an awkward traverse/link up with placebo. Crucial foot holds are blocked by the rope which is horizontal to the last bolt on placebo making for a possibly foot getting caught and flipping upside down if you fall there. Super fun and sustained route though! Mar 27, 2013
steventura
 
[Hide Comment] Anchor bolts are wobbly and in cracked rock. I won't do this again May 24, 2015
Noah Oehler
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] Anchor bolts are sticking out of the rock and are clearly rusted/corroded. The hooks are also super loose. The whole anchor clearly needs to be replaced Apr 21, 2025