Ascent Notes for: #21, "Goulara" - 5.10c Average Rating : 3.25/5

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I could see how the original line would be classic, but going off left to the arete is contrived and silly. Don't see what all the buzz is about, Danger Boy and South of the Trout Farm are both MUCH better routes, in aesthetics, rock quality, sustainedness, etc.

the grades are pretty soft. 10a at the hardest. Beautiful and exposed though.

But the rest is great

I'll have to lead it next time...

Oh, man...the 11+ variation is sweet! This was the third time that I've climbed this variation yet I'd forgotten just how great it is. There are two obvious cruxes (both being elaborate and very technical) with plenty of 5.10 climbing on either side. I'm writing this on the morning of the 16th and I still FEEL this route in the muscles of my shoulders and back. Simply AWESOME!

It doesn't matter how many times I climb this route, it's stilll one of my absolute favorites in the Santa Barbara/Ventura guidebook. Clipping the last three bolts (which are positioned a long reach to the right) is still the physical and psychological crux of the route. In fact, I'm not sure any single move is actually 5.10c.

Still one of my all time favorite sport lines. Beautiful arete right over the water.