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All Locations > California > Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Wheeler Gorge > Stolen From Mike (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a)
The only strange thing about this route is the location of the first bolt. Its placement in a protruding cobble does not inspire confidence. Many cobbles have pulled out over the years at Wheeler Gorge. As shown in the lower of the photos, there is a gaping hole from a pulled cobble just a couple of feet away from the first bolt. <br> <br> Since the first bolt protects the clear crux of the route, I was definitely wishing for something more reassuring.
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Getting over the small shelf was fun. Smooth sailing past that.
Route topo for Wheeler Gorge<br> Yellow: Cruiser (5.9)<br> Orange: Cobble Climb (5.8)<br> Red: Unknown (5.9+)
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Matthew Fienup
Mar 20, 2014
“The only strange thing about this route is the location of the first bolt. Its placement in a protruding cobble does not inspire confidence. Many cobbles have pulled out over the years at Wheeler Gorge. As shown in the lower of the photos, there is a gaping hole from a pulled cobble just a couple of feet away from the first bolt.

Since the first bolt protects the clear crux of the route, I was definitely wishing for something more reassuring. ”  

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The only strange thing about this route is the location of the first bolt. Its placement in a protruding cobble does not inspire confidence. Many cobbles have pulled out over the years at Wheeler Gorge. As shown in the lower of the photos, there is a gaping hole from a pulled cobble just a couple of feet away from the first bolt. <br> <br> Since the first bolt protects the clear crux of the route, I was definitely wishing for something more reassuring.
Route topo for Wheeler Gorge<br> Yellow: Cruiser (5.9)<br> Orange: Cobble Climb (5.8)<br> Red: Unknown (5.9+)
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Getting over the small shelf was fun. Smooth sailing past that.
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