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Lambda

Name: Lambda
Rating: 3.6

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	Lambda V5 6C
	Problem Tree, The V2 5+
	Reel Time V4 6B
	Scoop, The V0-1 4+
	Shark, The V1 5 PG13

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Type:	Boulder, 15 ft (5 m)
GPS:	37.23214, -122.0933
FA:	Early 2012 if not earlier
Page Views:	1,616 total · 23/month
Shared By:	a user on Dec 21, 2020 · Updates
Admins:	Aron Quiter, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK CLOSURES; The sandstone around Castle Rock is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged (like Donkey Dong and countless others) due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB AT CASTLE ROCK during or after rain.

Access Issue: Trails are closed from sunset to 6:00 am. Details

Trails close at sunset. Give yourself enough time to be back at your vehicle (or campsite if you're staying at one) before dark, or the rangers will fine you.

Always visit the Castle Rock State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538 for fairly current official information.

Description

Start wherever is comfy, go up to a right hand dish and left hand inside the cave, then figure out how to transition onto the crimpy traverse to a tall but easy topout. Can sit as low as possible for an extra point but it doesn't add very much.

One beta (the original) involves putting your body in a position that you resemble a lowercase version of the greek letter lambda (λ).

Referred to as The Tree Shark in the 2022 edition of Golden State Bouldering.