Back to the future 5.8 PG13
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BETA PHOTO: this is your protection for the crux
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Description Climb straight up to the thin vertical seam that has, as of 2012, only one one vintage piton of dubious quality remaining as your only protection for this move. Climb up the seam (crux), move right and climb an easy roof, then move left to the edge of the face and climb past an overhang to the top, or move around the corner and up an easy face to the top.
Location Approximately 125 feet left of Grease Gun Groove, the trail rises a bit and there is a large amphitheater that is bordered on the left by a large corner and on the right by a short buttress with a pine tree on its top. The seam with the pitons is easily seen.
Protection Very small nuts, e.g., RPs and/or tiny camming units. The pitons don't look very trustworthy.
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By Michael G
Jul 19, 2009
rating: 5.8 PG13
| It's called a "G" in the guidebook. I didn't see anything other than a half driven Lost Arrow at the crux. You've been warned. |
By Eric8
From: boston
Aug 11, 2009
| Is there a rappel station or do you have to walk off? |
By Michael G
Aug 12, 2009
rating: 5.8 PG13
| There is a rap station. The climb ends on the 5.5/6 section of the route to the left (can't remember the name, but think its a 5.9 R). |
By chewtoynj
Jun 25, 2010
| The tree at the top has fallen over, but lays on the ledge. traverse right for a better rap station. |
By BrianRH
Apr 16, 2012
rating: 5.8 PG13
| definitely PG13... One of the two pitons (the downward facing one) that protected the crux is gone and the very uninspiring remaining piton is all you have with some small pieces below your feet. The difficulty eased above, but had some runout as well if you go straight up. |
By Dana Bartlett
From: CT
Apr 16, 2012
| I agree with Brian. I did this again yesterday - third or fourth time, I believe. The protection for the crux is not far below you, but the cams and/or nuts are behind a rather small, thin flake and the placements are shallow, as well. It wouldn't be too surprising to see that flake snap off if someone fell on any gear that was placed behind it. |
By Michael G
Apr 16, 2012
rating: 5.8 PG13
| Never question my gear beta again, Dana. |
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