This face route has a serious runout above the first bolt. To descend, rappel 90 feet from an anchor at the left end of the ledge. It is in the sun all day.
Protection
3 bolts, one or two longs slings, and some gear for the belay
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Jan 11, 2007 rating: 5.10b/c R
Fun continuous, with a knob or two to sling for pro. There are a couple of great rest stances on this to contemplate the up coming moves. This was one of my early leads, and being weened at J-Tree, I thought the runout nature of this route was par for the course. It was only after revisiting this several years later was I a bit proud of this ascent during my adolescent days of climbing. Great climb.
By Bruce Diffenbaugh From: The Idyllwild City Dump. Mar 27, 2008 rating: 5.10b
This route is one of my favorite climbs on this wall. Makes you think. Very cool. I disagree with the R rating. No ground fall the pro is where it needs to be. In fact there is only one R rated route on this wall. and it is B.O.T.B.
By Brandon R. From: San Diego, CA May 19, 2008 rating: 5.10d R
Did the straight up variation at the second bolt, which got me stuck for awhile in a wide stem on sloped holds. Very cool finishing move to the gigantic knob. This climb would fit my definition of an R rating though, and I don't think the runout on BOTB is all that bad, considering how easy it is.
By Chris Owen Administrator From: La Crescenta, CA Jul 14, 2008 rating: 5.10b R
I don't think BOTB is R. However, this route, Mickey Mantle and Howard's Fifty Footer - yes.
Smooth Sole Wall - Right Side
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