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50 lbs of Crack

5.12a/b, Trad, 1200 ft (364 m), 8 pitches, Grade IV,  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Richard Leversee, Herb Laeger
California > Southern-Wester… > Hwy 168:Tollhou… > Patterson Bluff > Patterson Left

Description

Corner past big roof.

Note:  the traverse above the roof on p9 needs 2 bolts added.
They were shown on the original topo but are not on the pitch at present time!
So it's very likely that Richard Leversee planned to add them after, but forgot.

Location

Rap the route with 2 70m ropes to approach.

GPS location for start of raps:
36.925105, -119.092261

Protection

2x 70m ropes
2x TCUs + cams to #4
1x #5
1 set small + medium wires

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Patterson Bluff - 50 lbs of Crack - topo by Dave Nettle, 2018
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Ron Felton
Pioneer, CA
[Hide Comment] This route got its name from a joke. On the drive south down 99 I told a joke about Oprah getting busted at the airport. They lifted up her dress and you know what they found? We couldn't resist. Jan 9, 2023
Herb Laeger
[Hide Comment] The first ascent of this climb was made by me with Richard Leversee. I remember topping out with him and his naming of the climb. If Felton or Cosgrove were involved perhaps it was on the lower pitches. Rest in peace Richard.

Herb Laeger Sep 23, 2023