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Caustic - 5.11b popular

Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.58/5
  Rock Quality 4.31/5
  Scenery 4.08/5
  Fun Factor 4.56/5

Description:

Climb the overhanging arete on the part of the formation closest to the trail. Look for the chalk marks. Classic!

Submitted by: actionfigure on 2004-08-24
Views: 2836
Route ID: 17287

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: plaidman42 on 2014-01-30 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Soft rock

The route didn't quite feel 11b, with beta it could go way lower but onsighting had its challenges, there's a jug ready to pull on the last bolt before the anchors.

Added: 2014-01-30

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: snoopy138 on 2013-11-03 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars might as well have been onsighting,

but was on this once years ago. ended up climbing straight through the crimps at the crux and ignoring the arete.

Added: 2013-11-04

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: kvochatzer on 2013-10-14 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars caustic cock!

most recent guidebook omits the latter part of the name.

really fun movement with some out of view holds to keep you guessing on the onsite attempt. too much steep climbing during the days prior to hold on for the finale at the top. expected a cap on that varnish hold at the top, but there was none. I wussed out and took. :(

Added: 2013-10-16

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: maowcakes on 2012-12-27 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars The prettiest line you ever did see.

What a great position. Winter sun had the left hand hold feeling warm and cozy while the right were frigid..

Added: 2013-01-05

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: rode8218 on 2013-01-02 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars cool

very nice route.

Added: 2013-01-03

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