Routes : North America : United States : California : Central California Coast : Pinnacles National Monument : Monolith, The : Foreplay
Foreplay - 5.11b

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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (11)
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David Rubine, Kelly Rich, Tom Davis, Ruselle Rubine
Rock
Protection: 6 Bolts, Belay: 2 (old) bolts, connected by an old rusty piece of chain
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Description:
Great technical and sustained climb. Very exposed. Starts immedialtely left of POD traversing to the first bolt. The traverse looks dangerous but the holds are good. Keeps traversing up and left trough a sustained section and a first crux, followed by a second one, ends with a short slab runout. Very fun route. Test your finger strenght on those small inchy crystals. Turn your head from time to time and look where you are.
Submitted by: khan on 2004-05-04
Views: 1984
Route ID: 48692
11 Ascents Recorded
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Great!
This climb is way more classic than POD. Multiple, awesome little sequential cruxes. Cool rock and great moves. When you get to the massive rest jug, take a look below you.
Well protected. I top belayed from the POD anchors. Worked well.
Well protected. I top belayed from the POD anchors. Worked well.
Added: 2011-02-26
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Difficulty | 5.11b |
Safety Rating | G |
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another fun climb
Okay, this was the reachy climb I recall.
Added: 2010-08-13
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Difficulty | 5.11b |
Safety Rating | G |
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crux at top
quite a bit tougher than its neighbor. Excellent climb
Added: 2010-05-08
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Safety Rating | G |
Foreplay
Foreplay
Added: 2008-11-10
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Difficulty | 5.11b |
Safety Rating | G |
Foreplay
Really fun. Technical.
Added: 2008-04-01