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Double Top Secret

5.12a, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 1.5 from 6 votes
FA: Doniel Drazin and Aaron Rough
California > San Francisco B… > Wine Country/No… > Mt St Helena > Palisades > Table Rock > 3 - Iron Curtain

Description

Start in the crack alcove. Climb the left wall to a large cobble, then transfer onto the steep pillar above. The "Thank God" cobble quickly gives way to steep jug hauling on awesome features.

Location

Far right side of the fan'ish slab and the beginning of the steeper portion of the Iron Curtain.

Protection

8 bolts

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J. Albers
Colorado
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] When the "thank god" cobble comes out (and it is hard to believe that it won't), the belayer and climber will be lucky if they don't get jacked up. Climb gingerly. Nov 1, 2013
Rough
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] Nah, that thing is money. Nov 1, 2013
Gargano
Arizona
 
[Hide Comment] Climb gingerly is right. Hearing the draw clinking on the hollow-sounding cobble as you yard on it does not instill confidence. Especially since you're pulling on the cobble in the direction of your belayer. Tread lightly. Feb 24, 2014
Conor Galvin
Santa Ana, CA
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] pretty fun climb, well bolted with interesting movement on jugs. Feb 1, 2022