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Guides Route

5.7, Trad, 130 ft (39 m),  Avg: 1.7 from 3 votes
FA: Tad Hocking,Paul Robie,Dane Scott Fall 1977
California > Northeast Calif… > Susanville Area > Tom's Thumb

Description

Start up a low angle, left leaning crack until the crack steepens out n a short pod. Climb the short section and exit to the left on a good ledge, then either climb up and right to rejoin the main crack system, or follow the wide crack just to the left. Belay from a big ledge at the shoulder, or continue up crack/gully to summit.

Location

Rap from bolted anchor, or continue on to the summit and rappel from there. 

Protection

Pro to 3"

Runners

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Original Guides Route (Red) 5.7 Variation (Yellow) 
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Guides Route Right 5.9 (Blue)
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Kevin Patterson
Lower Hutt, NZ
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] 5.10b for both at the flared chimney, maybe missing a hold? Both upper variants went at 5.8. Jul 13, 2024