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El Chorizo
V4,
Boulder, 8 ft (2 m),
Avg: 2.7 from 9
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FA: Kevin Riley
California
> Los Angeles Basin
> Santa Ana Mount…
> El Cariso
> Aid Hill
> El Chorizo
Access Issue: Access Sensitive
Details
Private property in the area and no established trail. The climbing area is behind a fire station and a forest ranger lives in that community as well. be quiet and do not disturb or be rude. I have talked to many of the fire fighters and home owners, they are easy going so far but lets not ruin it.
According to some friendly local police and some firefighters, do not to enter this area via the gate. Use an alternate path about 100' down the road since they would be liable if we got hurt entering via their property. GPS coordinates for the alternate path are 33.646703,-117.443247 (now shown on the MP El Cariso bouldering area page).
Description
Start with the left hand on a good crimp, and right hand low in an undercling. A block on the right may provide useful in starting the problem. Pull on and work the right hand up a series of underclings then big move left hand to the lip. Textbook mantel.
Location
From the base of the arete slab, walk left into the pit passing Lost and Losing and scramble up the hill.
Protection
Pads
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