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Cave Area

Submitted By: Tim Steele on Jan 14, 2007
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Description

This area includes the Cave Boulder and surrounding boulders. The cave boulder houses the well known testpiece, The Buttermilker (V12), as well as a popular short roof called, The Flake Roof (V5).

Getting There

This large boulder lies in the center of the boulderfield, low on the hillside.

The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Cave Area:

Cave Route V6 Boulder

Soul Slinger V9 Boulder, 15 feet

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Soul Slinger V9 CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Cave Area

Tommy Klinefelter is responsible for establishing this perfect arête problem. Start on innocuous incut flakes and make a long pull up to the insecure holds above. Continue clinging for dear life, and finish by lunging out left to an obvious teacup pocket at the lip. This often photographed line is one of the most aesthetic problems at the ‘milks. ...[more] Browse More Classics in CA