PRINT: Rock Climb Osteoporosis, Northwest California

Osteoporosis

5.11b/c, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 4 from 5 votes
FA: FA Matthias, Rich, Petch, FFA: Eric Chemello
California > Northwest Calif… > Footsteps Rock > S Rock

Description

Second route from the right on the south face of south rock. The route follows an obvious spine left of Porifera. This route was originally called Jug Haul Left before it was bolted. There are some sandy holds, but most holds are very solid.

The bolts are in decent-ish shape and are well positioned, but you'll still want a soft catch. Stick clip is needed for the opening moves.

Protection

8 Bolts, bolted anchor.

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Matt entering the crux of Osteoporosis. Draws hung on Sea Salt in the foreground.

Perhaps the onsight crux here. Just a little funky!

The crux for many.

Kyle making sure to blend into the rock

classssssic.

Matt Crockett pulling down on Osteoporosis

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Matthias Holladay
On the Road...Looking for a…

Yeah, when these lines were first touched, FA: Tim, Rich, Petch, MH were psyched not to do any hooking. Rich and I initially set the anchor to do this route up--that is we 1st TR'd these; thankfully, I found an easier way up to the anchor nook over the top to the right where these route start.

After Rich belayed me, and I pounded some pins, thin pro (-almost dicy-) But one bomber piece was good though, (can't remember) Two or three tied off blades, as I recall.

We all TR'd it that day swinging out and laughing and congratulating ourselves. Petch and his dog were there too. The waves and proximity to them was entertaining to us. Apr 24, 2016