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No longer a Via Ferrata Wall Rock Climbing

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	He who rests, rusts. S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Mike and Harvey Got Lost? S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Portal, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	4,897 ft	1,493 m
GPS:	39.32633, -120.64715 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Brad J on Oct 21, 2021 · Updates
Admins:	Ky Bishop, Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: No overnight camping on PG&E property Details

Noticed several tents while walking into the emeralds climbing area this last weekend ( 5/20/17 ). PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) has posted several signs at the gate and other areas that state camping is NOT allowed. Please respect this so that access does not become an issue! Thanks in advance, Colby W.

Description

We are taking down the via ferrata cable. Access to the wall will be via a short pitch below the climbs OR traversing unprotected along the ledge. A 70 meter rope WILL NOT reach the trail from the top anchors of either climb so we bolted a short entry pitch with a rap / top rope anchor.

Getting There

Via Farrata wall is to the right of Thunderdome. You can either walk up the ramp towards Thunder Dome and move right to find the traversing ledge OR you can come up from the bottom and climb "The Portal" Look for a faint trail soon after passing Negativity Cave. There are cairns right now but the knuckleheads will knock them down.