Leap Erickson 5.10b
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| Type: | Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.10b [details] |
| FA: | (TR): Todd Swain, October 1989 FL: Chris Miller, 1998 |
| Fixed Hardware: | 2 Lead Bolts [details] |
| Submitted By: | C Miller on Jan 1, 2005 |
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Leap Erickson (5.10b), DQ Wall/JTNP.
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Description Start up a left-slanting ramp to reach a high first bolt, above which some difficult moves lead onto a somewhat low-angled slab. Delicate moves on small, sometimes friable, flakes give way to a steepening wall with small grey knobs and protrusions that provide entertaining climbing. Gear belay and then walk right to a rap station located 30' down and right from the top of Leap Year Flake. Note - a 60 meter rope is needed to TR this route. Varied and fun moves on good rock make this a route to do if in the area.
Location On the long slabby face just left of Leap Year Flake (5.7).
Protection 7 bolts (all 3/8"), several pieces from 1 - 2" for anchors
| Comments on Leap Erickson |
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By C Miller Administrator Aug 26, 2004
| This could be considered a sport route, save for the gear needed for an anchor. |
By tony grice May 2, 2006
| Nice slab route, Two super fun moves, a worthwhile well protected outind.10b is a perfect rating |
By Chris Owen Administrator From: La Crescenta and Big Bear Lake Dec 7, 2008 rating: 5.10b
| Yeah - good climb, especially towards the top. Certainly a must do if in the area. Better than Norm. |
By Colin Parker Administrator From: Idyllwild, CA Jun 1, 2009 rating: 5.10b
| This route is very quality and sustained for a 10b lead. The first crux involves a side-pull on the edge of a seam next to the first bolt. Highstepping and smearing are helpful here. After a short easy section between bolts 2 and 3, the climbing remains sustained at 10b all the way to the top. imo, 3 stars out of 5. |
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