Kool Aid
5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British A4
| Type: | Trad, Aid, 150 ft (45 m) |
| GPS: | 34.0148, -116.163 |
| FA: | Tony Yaniro, Erik Burman, 1977 |
| Page Views: | 744 total · 12/month |
| Shared By: | Michael Tassone on Apr 12, 2021 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Start off 20 feet to the left of Left Ski Track. A blank face leads up to a thin seam. Start off with a Leaper in an old drilled hole followed by a beak placement and then a brass micro nut to reach a series of copperheads. Continue upwards until you reach a slabby section in which you begin to free climb. You can traverse over to the right to the "sea of holds" to continue free climbing as well.
This route was originally A4 with the use of a drilled hole and copper heads. The copperheads remain fixed, so this route can go clean today at C4. Beaks can be placed without the use of a hammer, but simply pushed in by hand.
Note, the first 3-4 placements are insecure and a solid 15-20 feet off the deck. Blowing any of those moves, or if the copperheads rip above that, will put you on the deck.



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