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Hans Solo

5.6, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 50 votes
FA: Jay Crew
California > High Desert > Apple Valley Area > Fairview Mountain > Tatooine > Jabba

Description

For many years this route only had the bottom two bolts and it was basically a solo from there. Hence the name Hans Solo. The rest of the bolts and a new anchor were added in 2014 to make it a fun and well protected 5.6 sport route.

Starts up on the boulder 10 feet right of Leia. Clip the first bolt and then step across onto the wall.

Location

10 feet up and right of Leia. The only bolted line on the north face of Jabba.

Protection

Stem across the gap to gain the heavily varnished face. Climb the patina past five bolts and two bolt anchor with Mussy Hooks. Lower off.

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Leah leading up Hans Solo.  Very happy with the bolt spacing!
[Hide Photo] Leah leading up Hans Solo. Very happy with the bolt spacing!
Cool plates and features.
[Hide Photo] Cool plates and features.
Kareem killing it on one of his first leads!!
[Hide Photo] Kareem killing it on one of his first leads!!
Sean Tang at the step across start.
[Hide Photo] Sean Tang at the step across start.

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Forever Outside
Los Angeles, CA
[Hide Comment] Fun right out the gate with the step across. Good stuff. Feb 22, 2017
Ian Gunn
New Paltz, NY
 
[Hide Comment] cruiser, nice step across May 30, 2023