Rodan Gains Employment
5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British R
| Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 34.02494, -116.15472 |
| FA: | Todd & Donette Swain |
| Page Views: | 91 total · 5/month |
| Shared By: | Gunkswest on Apr 18, 2025 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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 25 feet up and right of Gumby Saves Bambi (40 feet up and right of Bambi Meets Godzilla) below a gap in the low ceilings. In the gap is a wedged block.
Starting on a boulder, undercling up and left through the gap in the low ceilings to a ledge (5.5). Climb on top of a large flake, then go past a horizontal crack to reach a large chickenhead. From the knob, step left and up to another horizontal crack (5.6 R) and then up to a terrace just left of the Hidden Slab. Either belay from a left-slanting crack (red, gold, blue Camalots) or climb the crack to the upper terrace (5.5).
Drawn as the lavender line in the cliff photos.
A second pitch of similar grade can be done by climbing the large, right-facing corner above the upper terrace (the line of Rodan Eats Godzilla).



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