Routes : North America : United States : California : Bishop and Eastern Sierra : Sawtooth Ridge : Incredible Hulk, The : Positive Vibrations (IV 5.11)
Positive Vibrations (IV 5.11) - 5.11a
Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 0
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Doubles of cams to 3", single sets of offsets and nuts
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Description:
Lots of handcracks intermixed with techy face climbing. Feels at least as hard as the Rostrum. Long pitches, up to 200 feet if you follow the book. Rope drag can be a problem, so take plenty of long slings. There are 5.11 cruxes on the 3rd and 6th pitches. On the 3rd pitch, it is easier to traverse high as opposed to low at the crux. the 6th pitch crux is another traverse, leading to thin fingers and a move out left to a ledge. This is a classic climb, and feels hard for the grade. At the top of the face, stay left of the ridge crest while heading for the summit; there are many finishing variations.
Submitted by: david_smithrock on 2006-08-27
Views: 630
Route ID: 78598
2 Ascents Recorded
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Onsight ascent by: monicaj on 2009-08-03
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Only led part of one pitch and the second crux. I thought the second crux was the easiest part of the climb. The rest of the pitches were so sustained!
Added: 2009-09-16
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Red Point ascent by: david_smithrock on 2006-08-03
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Ascent Note
Took 15 pitches due to rope drag. Got all the cruxes, but had to hang and backclean on a 10c section due to drag. Hard for the grade!
Witnessed by: Dave
Added: 2006-08-03
Added: 2006-08-03