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Poop Deck

5.9, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 44 votes
FA: Matt Delheimer and Taylor Morrow, 12/14
California > Northwest Calif… > Promontory > Abyss Boulder

Description

Climb slab for 2 bolts then pull onto a steeper but juggy face. The finish is a bit tenuous but goes multiple different ways.

Location

On the slab to your left when approaching the main wall.

Protection

5 bolts, anchors.

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Poop Deck on a TR (start not shown).
[Hide Photo] Poop Deck on a TR (start not shown).
Winston leading the Poop Deck, jug after jug.
[Hide Photo] Winston leading the Poop Deck, jug after jug.
Nicole cleaning up the Poop Deck for the next climber.
[Hide Photo] Nicole cleaning up the Poop Deck for the next climber.

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Matthias Holladay
On the Road...Looking for a…
[Hide Comment] Sweet! Dec 8, 2014
Evan Wisheropp
  5.9 PG13
[Hide Comment] Super fun route, but be ready for the awkward moves to reach the anchor. Jul 25, 2015
Just(in)Time Allison
 
[Hide Comment] Decent holds up top but definitely nothing I would call a 'jug'. My climbing partner replyed with "for a slab climb they are jugs" haha. Sep 13, 2017
jessie briggs
NH
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Really poorly bolted, didn’t feel like decking if a foot slipped or broke going to anchors. Would give it another star if bolts were moved Mar 19, 2020
Lurk Er
Truckee, CA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] I would add a bolt between the last one and the anchors, but I moved away about 4 years ago. Anyone else can feel free to add one.

The rest is bolted fine, IMO. Decking from anywhere on the route is a bit of a stretch. Mar 19, 2020
jessie briggs
NH
  5.9
[Hide Comment] I do appreciate the work done here and elsewhere. You all put in good hardware. Decking doesn’t only mean hitting the ground, there’s a ledge just above the bulge you will certainly hit if you blow it. Given the stances on this route, the bolts could have been placed in more ideal positions, that is all. Again, thanks for using good hardware and all the hard work replacing old bolts. Mar 30, 2020
Lurk Er
Truckee, CA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] No worries Jessie, I don't take any offense. Not everything gets bolted perfectly and not every route is that great. Poop Deck is a perfect example.

I totally agree that it could use another bolt and I would add that bolt, but I don't live there anymore. Mar 30, 2020