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Call Me Ishmael
5.9,
Trad, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 2.4 from 14
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FA: Rob Stauder & Ishmael Chivite, November 1999
California
> San Bernardino…
> Big Bear Lake Area
> Big Bear North
> Big Bear City Area
> Holcomb Valley…
> Pinnacles South
> Lost Orbit Rock
> Lost Orbit Rock…
> Lost Orbit Rock - E F…
Description
Start on the arete then head into the left trending crack with a variety of placements. Tricky moves over bulge to a rest on some plates to the left where you contemplate your next moves. Surmount the roof with a few awkward moves into a wide crack (#4 C4 placement) that heads to the right and narrows the higher you go. Higher up the steepness lessens as the crack widens.
Use anchors for Stand up comedy or build anchor using gear.
Location
Protection
Gear to 5", largest piece i carried was a #4 C4. Two #3's were nice to have. If building an anchor wide gear is necessary.
[Hide Photo] Maria at the Crux
[Hide Photo] Climbing Call me Ishmael 20+ years after first FA with Rob Stauder. Again with Robert, but a different one: Bob Garrity
[Hide Photo] Lower route, Route is still dirty down low (as you can see)
Irvine, California
San Diego, CA
The pull to move under the roof into the right leaning crack was a little burly without great feet. I'd call it a 5.10a for that move alone. Sep 17, 2017
Redlands, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
All over
Not bad if you're walking out of the crag and want to use your gear at Holcomb. But don't come looking for this climb. NOT a classic. Sep 9, 2019
Salt Lake City, UT
Los Angeles, CA
Lake Elsinore, CA
Portland, OR