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BeeGee

5.11, Trad, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3 from 3 votes
FA: Rick Sylvester and Chauancy Parker, Christmas Day 1974
Arizona > Central Arizona > *Phoenix Areas > Pinnacle Peak > Pinnacle Peak

Description

BeeGee is characterized by a burly roof crack with an interesting knee mantle move to pull the lip. It can be started from Dried Oatmeal's beginning or the original start up a 5.10 fist crack section to a great ledge. Bees typically nest in the vertical section above the roof.  While the nest has occasionally disappeared, the bees seem to return to the same spot. Make sure to check for said bees before committing to the climb.  Bats have been known to roost in the roofcrack as well.  

Location

Located to the right of the Boxer and left of South Crack.

Protection

Singles in .4-.75 BD camalots and doubles in #1-3. A couple of runners in the beginning to reduce drag. Single Fixed bong. Natural Anchors.

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BeeGee is the roof crack just left of the tree.
[Hide Photo] BeeGee is the roof crack just left of the tree.
That's not vegetation in the upper crack.  That's a beehive!
[Hide Photo] That's not vegetation in the upper crack. That's a beehive!
In case you're wondering why it's called BeeGee...<br>
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Located near the top.
[Hide Photo] In case you're wondering why it's called BeeGee... Located near the top.

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Will Wright
Fayetteville, NC
[Hide Comment] Tons of bees up there right now. Mar 5, 2018
[Hide Comment] FA Rick Sylvester and Chauancy Parker on X-mas day 1974. Snowing that afternoon. Mar 8, 2022
[Hide Comment] First ascent in December, when the bees are chill, early/mid 1970s Sep 20, 2024