Routes : North America : United States : California : Western Sierra : Courtright Reservoir : Dog Tooth Peak : The Cavity
The Cavity - 5.10c
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Rock (Trad) (Toprope)
PG13
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You can top rope off of boulders on the top and some places to place protection for trad but loose rock in places.
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Description:
Possible to get inside the cliff that has a flat trail that makes a 'Y' that faces to the left. The left top segment has a scramble to the top while the bottom left segment is right next to the start of the climbing area. The actual climb is pretty simple to start but there are sections with very little places to hold on to and requires a bit of moving sideways. There is a small roof near the top. Warning: The rock is sharp and can cut you also there is loose rock or parts that easily break off especially near the roof area. The area might be covered with snow during the winter! Best time to go is around August - September. Best option is to pack all your gear and spend the night at Island Lake and then the next day day hike with your gear up to the peak and start climbing. Warning, very loose rock and near the
Submitted by: flyslasher on 2011-08-05
Last Modified: 2011-08-08
Views: 941
Route ID: 109574
1 Ascent Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.10c |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by: flyslasher on 2011-08-02
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Dangerous :O
Got to the roof and grabbed hold of a weak ledge which ripped out and exploded below me. A small piece of the rock hit my belayer but all in all everyone was fine and was actually a fun route :D
Added: 2011-08-05