Type: Trad, 70 ft (21 m)
GPS: 34.48617, -119.71709
FA: Unknown (a very obvious line but I couldn't find any references to it), otherwise Shaun Reed and Casey F. Feb 2025
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Shared By: Casey F on Feb 2, 2025
Admins: andy patterson, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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Description Suggest change

Easy fifth class ledges lead to a finger crack that expands to hand sizes as it traverses the formation (5.6-5.8ish), ending in an fun roof move (5.10ish).

The rock here is quite good, the crack is very clean by SB standards and the route protects well. The climb is north facing and gets a lot of shade. If you're planning to come to Cathedral definitely check this one out.

Location Suggest change

From the La Cumbre trail this is the obvious splitter seen on the back of the formation. Hike to the summit of the peak and traverse west until you arrive just above a continuous crack (this is the end of the route). From here it is possible to build a gear anchor with a combination of 2-4 sized cams and rappel to the base of the climb.
You could also bushwhack from the La Cumbre trail (not recommended unless someone cuts an access path)

Protection Suggest change

Singe rack .3-3, doubles in 1 and .75. An extra .5 will keep the belayer on the ledge at the bottom. A few extra finger pieces wouldn't hurt, there is a lot of room for pro on this route. Bring an extra 2-4 for the rappel to the base.

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