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Creaky Joints and Trigger Points - 5.10b
Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 442
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Dick Williams and Joe Bridges, 1988
Rock (Trad)
G
3
PG, small cams and smaller wires
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Description:
Start at the obvious right trending crack in the middle of the pinnacle. Climb it and then work up the face (crux) with deceptive moves on small edges to a good hold. Continue up the left facing corner, up to the V-notch in the roof, step right and up face to belay tree (80 ft). Consult Williams' guide for other pitches, he doesn't even put them in recommended bold print.Descent Options:
Rap from tree on p. 1 or down Casa Emilio from the top. Note that as of 7/2009 the rap tree at the top of P1 has fallen down and is laying in the little amphitheater at the base of the climb -- all that is left is a 3' tat-laden dead pine stump. You'l
Submitted by: lucander on 2009-07-27
Views: 658
Route ID: 85296
Ascent Note:
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by:
Creaky
Onsight with falls at crux, very tricky to figure out - especially way back here where there's no chalk on the holds. Protects very well with small wires.
Added: 2007-04-23
