Routes : North America : United States : California : Central California Coast : Pinnacles National Monument : Discovery Wall : Between a Rock and a Hard place
Between a Rock and a Hard place - 5.11a
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Description:
Good face route that is somewhat long. Has some loose rock at the bottom
Submitted by: polarwid on 2006-04-09
Views: 270
Route ID: 11268
6 Ascents Recorded
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| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Hit it in the morning.
The start of the climb is in full shade, but the last two-thirds of the climb bear the brunt of the afternoon sun. Sweaty hands on a hot day could make this a letter or two harder. Also, look out for wasps about two-thirds up. View on top is superb.
Added: 2009-05-05
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| Difficulty | 5.11a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Crumbly
Thought the first buldge was the crux as opposed to the one listed in the book. Anyway, medium rock quality (for choss) and a couple distinct features to surrmount made for an alright route.
Added: 2008-04-20
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| Difficulty | 5.11a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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The rock is not the best for the first 10 feet but then it gets very good. An optional cam (n. 2 Camalot C4) can be easily placed in the horizontal crack between the first and second bolt. Too bad I didn't pull hard and missed the onsight...
Added: 2008-03-17
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| Difficulty | 5.11a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Sweet!
Keep your feet under you in the lower half, shake out at the diheadral then gun thru the crux for a smooth ascent :)
Added: 2008-02-10
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Added: 2005-06-05





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