Ascent Notes for: Olive Oil - 5.7 popular Average Rating : 4.19/5

Thanh and I did this in 4 pitches, about 180 feet per pitch. Careful on the fourth pitch traverse before heading up the open chimney; there are some weak handholds (tap on rock before grabbing) that are ready to break off.

Nice route. It was my first onsite of a squeeze chimney and I didn't know I was in it until I was in it. Advice: dangle back pack between your legs on P4 and it is helpful to have a #4 on P4, too.

Great views including moutain sheep.

Fun route. We did it in 5 pitches, with a hanging belay set up in the middle of pitch 2.

My first multi pitch!

don't bother looking for belay ledges untell the 4th 5th and 6ths pitch. just make your own.

Pulled up to this climb and someone was getting ready to get on it of course. Made chit-chat and waited our turn. I led the first pitch. Wandering and wierd protection possibilities down low. Shared the route with a douche from New York and his accomplice and a couple from France. Easy moves, easy pro. Great cruiser climb. Gotta aim for harder routes next time to avoid the crowds.

Some topos say this route has bolts - we didn't see any. Good gear anchors. Quick climb, super fun.

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excellent 5.7 route. Good pro most of the way. 40-50 ft runout on easy ground.