Type: Trad, Aid, 2800 ft (848 m), 28 pitches, Grade VI
GPS: 37.72954, -119.63438
FA: Jim Bridwell, Fred East, Billy Westbay, Jay Fiske 1975
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Shared By: Brandon Adams on Mar 29, 2022 · Updates
Admins: Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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One of the many legendary lines established by Jim Bridwell and team.  Historically significant and proud. 

This line sails it's way up large arching features to the bottom of the giant Black Dihedral. It then gets even more exposed and links seams and cracks up the Bearing Straights to Island In The Sky, one of the greatest ledges on El Cap.

Certainly not a trade route. Some mank, some dirt, plenty of adventure. 

Most modern teams start on South Seas.

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Starts about 100 feet past the alcove, in a nice little nook.

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20 beaks

some arrows

handful of heads

2x offset cams

2-3x cams

doubles hooks

bolt/rivet replacement kit

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