Sunkist
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British A3+
Avg: 3.9 from 10 votes
Type: | Trad, Aid, 2900 ft (879 m), 30 pitches, Grade VI |
FA: | Bill Price, Dale Bard, October 1978 |
Page Views: | 2,330 total · 52/month |
Shared By: | Tyler Karow on May 17, 2021 |
Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Description
Sunkist is a moderate aid line on the Southwest Face of El Capitan that does not see much traffic. The belay bolts are bomber and the line is relatively pin scar free giving it more of a fresh feel. The route starts on the Freeblast, climbs the next 4 pitches of Magic Mushroom to just above and left of Grey Ledges, then moves to independent terrain left of the Shield Headwall. It eventually passes a couple belays shared with Jolly Roger (be sure to give that thing a peek) before veering up a blank golden headwall split by a seam that is reminiscent of the Shield. Quest up the steep splitter headwall on cams, beaks, some hook moves and fixed heads till the route merges back to Son of Heart for the last 5 pitches.
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