Uncertainty Principle 5.11c
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Current San Diego County Advisories MORE INFO >>>
- Thanks to ACSD for providing the following updates!
- Poway Crag's Ramona Wall and Miller Time Wall have a closure in effect from Dec 15th through August 31st annually dur to nesting raptors
- Glen Cliff has a closure in effect from Dec 15th through August, or if/when it is determined that nesting is not occurring
- Mt Gower also has a closure in effect from Dec 15th through August, or if/when it is determined that nesting is not occurring
- In recent years, Gower has been home to seasonally nesting raptors. To avoid human disturbance of nesting activities, advisories may be in effect from around December through August. Check the ACSD and CNF websites for details.
This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.
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Description Overseeing the landscape is the patriarch of Mt. Woodson, The Uncertainty Principle. Some despise it while some revere it, but all respect it! From the gate, it is located about a half mile up the road, capturing the interest of all who pass by it. Continue up the road past the roadside route Rock The Boat and take a left turn trail to easily access. The route involves stepping off a boulder on the right side climbing straight up to the top. The crux is getting past the initial moves.
Highly recommended.
Protection TR, bolts. Set-up is via a two bolt lead up the north face (low-angled face in the picture).
Another view of Uncertainty Principle
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BETA PHOTO: The "Principle" (5.11c)
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By Adam Stackhouse
Administrator
Feb 12, 2006
| At some point (maybe more than once) this route has been bolted for a lead. This was never deemed appropriate, and was always cleaned of such hardware. There is one old bolt left of U.P. which remains. |
By Adam Stackhouse
Administrator
Mar 22, 2006
| Believe it or not, this route has seen a solo by climber Chris Knuth. |
By Scotty Nelson
From: Boulder
Sep 28, 2006
| The TR access route actually has 2 bolts. Quickest way is to yard up on the bolt to get over the lip. 1 more bolt protects the face to the top. You can lower back down and clean it off, to save the trouble of your follower coming up. |
By G.McCay
From: San Diego, CA
Apr 3, 2007
rating: 5.11c
| That "yard up" start actually goes at 5.10b and the face at 5.6 |
By G.McCay
From: San Diego, CA
Jul 4, 2007
rating: 5.11c
| Word had it "back in the day" that that "remaining bolt" was placed to aid in a hooking ascent of the entire face which started underneath the bottom apex that rests on the grounded stone.
"Troy" and "Marty", out of Ramona, did a good job in bolting Uncertainty Principle in the late 80's, early 90's?. Too bad it was taken down, IMOHO! |
By Christian "crisco" Burrell
From: PG, Utah
Mar 26, 2009
| I can't imagine anyone not liking this sucker! One of the best climbs of it's grade and TR only anywhere. For me it is in the top 5 best climbs in the San Diego area for sure! |
By Matt Michael
From: Oceanside, CA
Apr 18, 2013
rating: 5.11c/d
| Incredible climb! I'll keep coming back for more! |
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