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John Knight


Member Since: Apr 6, 2002
Last Visit: May 17, 2013
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Date Contribution UserDescription
May 14, 2013PhotoAlexander B.
Kelly, Raleigh & Mark helped me replace the bolts and finish the upper overhang.
Sep 5, 2012PhotoTim Camuti
To find the start of A Little Nukey (5.9), look for the obvious "shield" above you. You should be directly below or slightly right of the shield. The first bolt is a bit high (PG13) but not runout. If your first bolt looks really high, you're probably on an adjacent climb. The start is partway down a slope.
Jul 23, 2012Routeadam winslowCA : Central Coast : San Luis Obispo : Bishop Peak : True Summit Block : Vertigo (C2-)
Jul 11, 2012PhotoErik G. Wright
True Summit Block Area. This is the highest point on Bishop Peak.
Mar 9, 2012PhotoDirty Gri Gri, or is it GiGi?
You can sling a block before the first bolt. It may give you a bit of a psychological advantage. For an "easy" climb, it really makes you think.
Feb 18, 2012PhotoJohn Knight
The Flumes (aka Tilting Terrace) area offers a ton of fun, safe (?), bolted routes 10 minutes from the parking lot. Grades range from 5.7 to 5.10 (but don't bother with the 5.7 routes). With great names like Kibbles and Bits, Jumangi, Bits 'n' Pieces, and Nipples & Knobs, how could you not check it out? All routes can be rappelled using a single (60M) rope.
Jan 26, 2012PhotoAnonymous User
Courtright offers many domes with clean slab climbs, stiff sport routes, easy clip and go routes, and a few trad climbs to keep things interesting. It's like Tuolumne without the crowds. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone!
Jan 26, 2012PhotoAnonymous User
View of the rap route from the base of the rap. After rapping, follow ledges up and down that parallel the stream. A bit of scrambling is needed to get to the base of the climbs. Easily done in sneakers or Tevas.
Jan 26, 2012PhotoAnonymous User
Photo showing the "cat walk" prior to the rap. It's short, easy walk to get to the rap station. First rap is 100'. Second rap is about 200'. I suspect you could do the 2nd rap at 100' and downclimb the rest on ledges to the right of the rap line. Careful not to rap off the end of your rope!
Jan 26, 2012PhotoAnonymous User
Topo showing A Little Nukey (5.9PG13). I would give this route 5 (out of 5) stars. There are a total of 6 pitches. I would recommend this route for a competent 5.9 leader. A few spots seem just a bit runout but nothing too severe. Note - the Moser topo in the Sequoia Kings Canyon Guide shows pitch 2 going right of the roof. Some creative trickster has now moved the bolts so it goes straight over the roof (5.9). Actually an improvement in the quality of the climb. Be sure to bring lots of long slings (and biners) for the upper pitches. You'll want Tri-cams for the "holes pitch". Plan on about 5 to 6 hours from car to car. I would say the climb is definitely 5.9, not 5.9-.
Dec 19, 2011PhotoAnonymous User
Balconies as seen from the top of Machete Ridge.
Oct 7, 2011PhotoAnonymous User
True Summit Block Area. This is the highest point on Bishop Peak.
Aug 11, 2011PhotoAnonymous User
Rock Land - Updated Topo. Go to <a href='http://centralcoastclimbing.com/toposeguides.html' target='_blank' rel='nofollow' >centralcoastclimbing.com/toposeguides.html</a> for more info. & copy of the draft e-Guide.
Jul 11, 2011PhotoDavid M.H.
Courtright offers many domes with clean slab climbs, stiff sport routes, easy clip and go routes, and a few trad climbs to keep things interesting. It's like Tuolumne without the crowds. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone!
Jun 18, 2011PhotoAnonymous User
Pic showing one of the adjacent TR routes. Klis gets the first TR and named it "The Edge of Knight". Some fun 5.8-ish moves. The topo detail is supposed to be funny. Enjoy!
Mar 1, 2011RouteAnonymous UserCA : Central Coast : Pinnacles National Monument : High Peaks : Feather Canyon (5.8 PG13)
Feb 12, 2011RouteAnonymous UserCA : Central Coast : San Luis Obispo : Bishop Peak : Cracked Wall : 2 Hour 2 Tecate Challenge (5.9)
Nov 24, 2010PhotoCory
Photo showing the "cat walk" prior to the rap. It's short, easy walk to get to the rap station. First rap is 100'. Second rap is about 200'. I suspect you could do the 2nd rap at 100' and downclimb the rest on ledges to the right of the rap line. Careful not to rap off the end of your rope!
Nov 20, 2010PhotoAnonymous User
Looking up at the long runout on Pitch 2 (5.7R).
Nov 20, 2010PhotoAnonymous User
Coming up the HUGE corner on Pitch 6.
Nov 20, 2010PhotoAnonymous User
Start of Pitch 5.
Sep 29, 2010PhotoAnonymous User
Courtright offers many domes with clean slab climbs, stiff sport routes, easy clip and go routes, and a few trad climbs to keep things interesting. It's like Tuolumne without the crowds. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone!
Sep 29, 2010PhotoJ. Albers
Courtright offers many domes with clean slab climbs, stiff sport routes, easy clip and go routes, and a few trad climbs to keep things interesting. It's like Tuolumne without the crowds. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone!
Sep 18, 2010PhotoBrian Prince
Bob Hill on Nasal Drip
Sep 15, 2010PhotoAnonymous User
Picture topo of the upper West Face of Machete Ridge. The extremely popular, Badman Mezzanine Area (eg: Dos Equis & Twinkle Toes Traverse) would be on the lower left and is not visible.
Jun 19, 2010PhotoTim Camuti
Topo showing A Little Nukey (5.9PG13). I would give this route 5 (out of 5) stars. There are a total of 6 pitches. I would recommend this route for a competent 5.9 leader. A few spots seem just a bit runout but nothing too severe. Note - the Moser topo in the Sequoia Kings Canyon Guide shows pitch 2 going right of the roof. Some creative trickster has now moved the bolts so it goes straight over the roof (5.9). Actually an improvement in the quality of the climb. Be sure to bring lots of long slings (and biners) for the upper pitches. You'll want Tri-cams for the "holes pitch". Plan on about 5 to 6 hours from car to car. I would say the climb is definitely 5.9, not 5.9-.
Oct 27, 2009RouteAnonymous UserCA : Central Coast : Pinnacles National Monument : High Peaks : Feather Canyon (5.8 PG13)
Jun 30, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
To find the start of A Little Nukey (5.9), look for the obvious "shield" above you. You should be directly below or slightly right of the shield. The first bolt is a bit high (PG13) but not runout. If your first bolt looks really high, you're probably on an adjacent climb. The start is partway down a slope.
Jun 12, 2009PhotoKarsten
Topo showing pitches 5 through 15 of the Royal Arches Route (5.7). A true classic. Most of the route is clean and pretty straight forward. Just follow the chalk, fixed gear, and other climbers. Although it can get crowded, it's a worthwhile climb.
May 28, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
My carabiner won't fit on this BIG bolt next to Pipe Cleaner (5.6)! Maybe if someone would add a hanger to it.
May 28, 2009Photojoshf
Just one of many incredible views from the High Peaks.
Nov 23, 2008PhotoM.Morley
Cracked Wall "Select" showing A-Camel (5.10c), B-Public Access (5.10d), C-60 Seconds (5.7), D-Western Airlines (5.11b), E-Curley Shuffle (5.12b), F-Only Way to Fly (5.11a), G-Civilzed Evil (5.10b), H-Rat Race (5.11d), I-Dirty Rat's Crack (5.4), J-Mouse Maze (5.9), K- Crank You Thank You (5.11c), & L-Lama (5.10d). Send me an e-mail and I'll send you a clean PDF with the topo & all the descriptions. SEE UPDATED TOPOS FOR BOTH LEFT & RIGHT.
Oct 14, 2008PhotoM.Morley
Topo showing pitches 5 through 15 of the Royal Arches Route (5.7). A true classic. Most of the route is clean and pretty straight forward. Just follow the chalk, fixed gear, and other climbers. Although it can get crowded, it's a worthwhile climb.
Sep 3, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Just one of many incredible views from the High Peaks.
Apr 28, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Topo showing pitches 5 through 15 of the Royal Arches Route (5.7). A true classic. Most of the route is clean and pretty straight forward. Just follow the chalk, fixed gear, and other climbers. Although it can get crowded, it's a worthwhile climb.
Nov 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Desperado starts on the far right side. It can be done as 5.7 to 5.9 depending on whether you go left or right of the bolts. Consider doing Fields of Fire (5.8) in one long pitch with a 60m rope.
Nov 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Shadow Far Left Side
Nov 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
A corrected picture of the routes at the top of the gully. Fat Man starts off the block and 3 to Get Ready starts at the small hole to the left. 1st Offense starts under the oak tree to the left.
Nov 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
The Fat Man features well placed bolts on solid rock.
Nov 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Swallow, Fat Man, Eat Mo' Possum. Swallow makes a great multi-pitch 5.7 but is more than a bit runout at the very top. Skip the last pitch if you're not comfortable with a 70' runout on 5.4. Also, use extreme caution not to knock down loose blocks!
Mar 5, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Bob Hill on Nasal Drip