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Hole Patrol

5.12b, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 38 votes
FA: Bill Leventhal & John Mireles 1991
California > Los Angeles Basin > Santa Monica Mo… > Malibu Creek SP > Ghetto Wall
Warning Access Issue: New route or crag development is NOT permitted within Malibu Creek SP at this time. Do not improve trails or belay areas using materials brought from outside the park. DetailsDrop down

Description

start as for urban struggle except after the first bolt move up and left on undercling jugs. A long move gets you to 3 holes and the crux. Core up and pull the next big move, then move up and left to join up with johnny can't lead.

Location

Ghetto wall. start as for urban struggle

Protection

5 bolts (with option for 6 with increased rope drag) to 3 bolt anchor

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Knee bar all day.
[Hide Photo] Knee bar all day.

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Sean Marsh
BirdsAren'tReal
[Hide Comment] Tried this the other day and got my holes thoroughly patrolled. Anyone feel like this is harder than 12b now that the center piece broke off? Sep 6, 2020
Jon Hartmann
Ojai, CA
[Hide Comment] This was actually my first and only 12.b so naturally I thought it must be soft. Are you using the kneebar? Sep 6, 2020
Brian Spiegel
 
[Hide Comment] Does anyone know when the jug to clip the 4th bolt broke? Aug 31, 2021