Great Race is on the right wall of the 3rd class gully and is a great sporty vertical line. Steep, slabby (is that an oxymoron?) moves down low give way to buckets higher up.
Protection
Good bolts to a bolted anchor. Descend via rapping or going down the gully. For toproping, it is preferable to use the bolts at the top of the arete, not the pair at the back of the ledge (to prevent swinging into the trees).
By Matthew Fienup Administrator From: Ventura, CA Feb 18, 2006
The two-bolt anchor out on the arete was replaced in 2007 and consists of two 1/2" x 4" wedge-bolts with rings.
By mschlocker From: San Diego, CA Oct 16, 2006 rating: 5.10a
This route was pretty fun. The first clip is in a good spot - for a climb that does not start on top of a ledge. If you feel uncomfortable throw a cam in at your feet so you do not slide off the ledge should you miss the first clip. If your belayer is up there with you, a tree anchor may suffice to make you both feel safe.
By Matthew Fienup Administrator From: Ventura, CA May 20, 2009
Falling between the first and second bolts is not advised. This section has been the sight of a few sprained ankles.
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