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Thunderbolt

V4, Boulder, 12 ft (4 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 6 votes
FA: Liam Wynn - March 2020(? first documented)
California > San Diego County > San Diego Count… > Culp Valley > CVPC > S Campsite Boul… > Thunderbolt Boulder

Description

Starts low on a diagonal crack that moves up and to the right, Follow the good holds up until you can gain a high foot and throw for the juggy lip of the boulder far above. Get a leg over and mantle. Watch for breaking holds on the mantle. 

Location

Found on the south-facing side of the boulder, right next to a foot-trail. Big obvious crack that runs up and to the right. Tops out right over where it starts.

Protection

A few pads and a spotter

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Obvious crack with good holds. The spider-webbing cracks remind me of lightning, named the climb Thunderbolt, committing and fun!
[Hide Photo] Obvious crack with good holds. The spider-webbing cracks remind me of lightning, named the climb Thunderbolt, committing and fun!
Opening up Thunderbolt. Felt V4 ish? Good holds but movement is powerful and the mantle is scary.
[Hide Photo] Opening up Thunderbolt. Felt V4 ish? Good holds but movement is powerful and the mantle is scary.