Routes : North America : United States : California : Central California Coast : Pinnacles National Monument : Citadel, The : Costanoan
Costanoan - 5.4
Average Rating : 3.67 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Quickdraws, plus 'biners and slings for hanging belays.
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Description:
A four-pitch 5.4 bolted arete on a rock with commanding presence and a great view. A steep hike in (go all the way to the end of the trail) leads to a route covered in ASCA bolt replacements. A new rap anchor at the top and rap rings all along the route mean you can rap the route, but be aware: a 60m rope won't reach the ground from the first pitch's anchor. The first bolt can be used to let less confident climbers rap to the ground, but unless you want to leave a 'biner, the last person will have to downclimb the last 15 feet or so.
Submitted by: anson on 2005-08-30
Views: 413
Route ID: 69274
4 Ascents Recorded
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Onsight ascent by:
last Rap - 60m rope makes it to the ground
The final rap makes it to the ground without problems using a 60m rope. When you reach the knot (your feet are about 5 feet from the ground), untie it, equalize the ends, HOLD the rope above your rap device and let it slide through your rap devive. Your feet will now be on the ground, the rope stretched to its maximum and your holding it above your head. No need to scramble down.
Added: 2010-01-30
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Second ascent by:
Great start
First multi-pitch climb. Good fun.
Added: 2009-11-15
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Great birthday climb
I did this years ago and have done it twice since. It's a great cruiser route and wonderful for new sport leaders and multi-pitch beginners. As I recall you need to be able to set up an anchor on the first pitch.
Run the 2nd and 3rd pitches together to avoid the no ledge belay at top of the 2nd pitch.
I've hiked down the east side of the formation and it's a bush wack. I also slipped while hiking down and sliced my leg open to the point of needing 10 stitches during the bush wack. Rapping down the route has worked, but watch out for knocking down loose pebbles on parties below.
Run the 2nd and 3rd pitches together to avoid the no ledge belay at top of the 2nd pitch.
I've hiked down the east side of the formation and it's a bush wack. I also slipped while hiking down and sliced my leg open to the point of needing 10 stitches during the bush wack. Rapping down the route has worked, but watch out for knocking down loose pebbles on parties below.
Added: 2007-04-19
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Ascent Note
The ASCA changes were a welcome surprise on this route. It would be a great introductory climb for a noob multi-pitch climber if it weren't for the arduous hike in.
Added: 2005-05-16
