Aurora Borealis
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
| Type: | Trad, Alpine, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 34.21992, -116.99268 |
| FA: | Eric Tipton, Pat Brennan 6-99 |
| Page Views: | 7,531 total · 42/month |
| Shared By: | Chris Owen on Aug 14, 2011 · Updates |
| Admins: | C Miller, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
Is closed from 0.2 mi east of Angelus Oaks /at Mill Creek Rd/ to 4.6 mi east of Angelus Oaks /at Hill Ranch Rd/ (San Bernardino Co) - Due to mudslide - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route
Description
Singer is justified in calling this one of the best 5.9 crack climbs in the SBs. It is a wonderful climb in a wonderful setting - nice and athletic with great moves up fine grained granite.
Work your way up the off width inside the flake, while flakes and holds on the right prove most useful. The crux comes next with a hand traverse onto a ledge on the left (very nice). Now, follow the crack up over a couple of overlaps to the business. A splitter crack snakes it way up the face, but features to the left and good rest spots make this section a blast.
Finish climbing to the ledge in a flaring pod, which can be negotiated using face holds on either side.
Sit and ponder the expansive view while bringing up your second.



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