Ascent Notes for: Oh My God Dihedral - 5.10c popular Average Rating : 4.81/5

When you see this route, you understand the name. What a great route. As previously stated, when you see this corner, you have to do it. It's just such a great looking line. Bring large size camalots for the last part of the pitch.

One of those lines that when you see it from a distance you know that you have to give it a go! The open book walls have superb friction and the edge of the crack has a clean edge that allows for a solid lay back it's entire lenght. The crack starts at #.75, and widens to#1,#2,#3,#4 (black diamond chamalot sizes) as you work your way up.

Excellent climb though a bit short. Not sure I'd call this the best climb at Old Rag. View at the top is breathtaking (especially with an autumn sunset - and yes it was a long dark walk out ).

I would as many others highly suggest giving this one a try. It is easy to find, offers great views and some of the most enjoyable climbing you can come across. The anchors however are a little sketchy (you can manipulate them pretty easily, we decided that day to back them up with some static line around the boulder at the top).

Tackled this gem right at sunset. Fun laybacking and stemming, although the route is a bit short. I was glad my partner talked me into taking a #4 and #5 along for the ride -- they were very welcome additions at the top when my forearms were beginning to expire.
While topping out, I was kicked in the eyes with beautiful sunset colors over autumn hills below. A very memorable climb, indeed.

A little out of my league right now, but I had to give it a go. Nobody can look at this climb and NOT give it a try. Beautiful climb on a a great day, although I took a couple falls. I know I have this one in me, but I just wasn't able to fight it out on this day. Can't wait to come back.

Classic

Good times all day long

Great climb- but a cold day for it. Layback, hand jams, stemming, a little off-width at the top... made 2 hang-dog ascents on top rope. 1st send I hung several times, tried to warm my numb fingertips, & popped off near the top; 2nd try (full-fingered gloves this time) I made it past the low crux, but still ended up resting on the rope a couple times. My hardest, most sustained climb to date- look forward to working it (or being worked by it) again on a warmer day!

A little piece of the Valley 2 hrs from Washington DC. Who wouldathunkit?