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Vertical Knobs

V5, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 4 votes
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Description

Very cool looking holds that you just want to grab, especially that huge cobble at the top.

Start out on any of the knobs that you can reach, probably a shoulder height right hand on a small 1-2 finger and a high left foot. Climb up the knobs that all face left to the huge broken off black cobble at the top. You will encounter a bit of technical cranking and some thin feet.

Worth doing for sure but the right starting hold can open you up.

Location

This problem climbs the knobby face 5 feet left of the down-climb off of the Glass House Boulder.

Protection

Pad and spotter to keep you off the rock about 4 feet behind the problem.

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LeeAB Brinckerhoff
Austin, TX
  V5
[Hide Comment] I saw the little divot, right where you would want your right foot to start.

Sharp is the truth, Dave opened his right thumb on the start hold after a handful of tries. Apr 5, 2010
[Hide Comment] Jeremy,
I think you should tell us how you really feel about the tree.

;-) Apr 6, 2010
[Hide Comment] Yeah, and opened my left knee from popping off the big slopey foothold. Worst thing about it is I'll be back for more... Apr 14, 2010