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The Wave Twister

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Description

About 4.1 miles up the canyon, this scruffy cliff rises out of the creek, opposite the highway. It is published on p. 71 of Gillett's 2009 guidebook. Unless its level is low, the creek would be dangerous to cross, and the ledges at the base would be underwater. While driving by a few years ago, I noticed two bolted routes on this cliff. On August 4, I suggested it to Mike Endicott as a way to escape the hot sun. It faces NW and has morning shade.

Getting There

About 4.1 miles up the canyon, this small cliff rises out of the creek, opposite the highway. Wade the creek.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 1
● Wave Twister
Sport 2 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 1
● Inner Space Dental Commander
Sport 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Wave Twister
 1
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
● Inner Space Dental Commander
 1
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches

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In this pic, ISDC is barely right of center and well left of the left-leaning, inverted staircase. WT lies in the shadows on the left.
[Hide Photo] In this pic, ISDC is barely right of center and well left of the left-leaning, inverted staircase. WT lies in the shadows on the left.

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George Bracksieck
[Hide Comment] As in many areas published on MP, the above "Prime Time" graph is bogus. Aug 7, 2015