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Right of Passage

5.8+, Trad, TR, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
California > Lake Tahoe > Carson Pass Hig… > Calaveras Domes > Hammer Dome

Description

Right of Passage is a leftward leaning crack which falls a bit under vertical and is protectable with finger-size gear. Feet are mostly smears or crystals.

Location

Not actually on Hammer Dome but rather near the base. This route is located on a large boulder which has one end in the water and is located on the Hammer Dome side (across the water from the Calaveras Dome approach trail). The boulder is actually large enough to be identifiable on satellite maps and has a large lichen-covered flat top. The route is on the downstream side and is really the only climbable feature on the boulder.

Protection

No fixed gear. Can sling one small sapling at the top and another thats further back. For lead pro, about 6 or so finger size pieces will protect this adequately.

Descent

The descent (or top access) is via a passage around the left side of the boulder and is a little scrambly.

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Iso following the route as its getting dark
[Hide Photo] Iso following the route as its getting dark
The route from the base, as you can see it traverses quite a bit
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(please excuse my terrible quality photo)
[Hide Photo] The route from the base, as you can see it traverses quite a bit (please excuse my terrible quality photo)
Eli racking up
[Hide Photo] Eli racking up

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Wren Cooperrider
Flagstaff, AZ
  5.8+
[Hide Comment] If anybody has info on the FA or original name, please let me know May 13, 2022