Type: | Sport, 90 ft (27 m) |
FA: | L. Bertelsen - May 2019 |
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Shared By: | Luke Bertelsen on May 19, 2019 |
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Access Issue: Private land crossing and parking information - PLEASE READ BELOW !
Details
You walk across private land to enter this area. The landowner has been tolerant so long as we don't disturb his land or his cattle. To keep a good relationship with him it is extremely important that climbers don't mess with grazing cattle, and that ALL GATES STAY AS THEY ARE FOUND. Also, the large gate on the north side of the parking area MUST NOT BE BLOCKED IN ANY WAY; the rancher regularly uses this gate as he drives a truck pulling a large trailer, so the road leading to said gate MUST STAY CLEAR by least 40 feet on all sides, including the road perpendicular to it (running east-west). If the parking area is full, drive past the bridge and park on the next pullout (not far), and NEVER BY THE GATE.
Please be respectful and keep this access open to climbers. Use posted photos for this area to familiarize yourself with where parking is and is not allowed. Access to all gates must remain available to a truck and trailer. Parking in any way that restricts access to the gates north of the highway will jeopardize access for climbing.
Please be respectful and keep this access open to climbers. Use posted photos for this area to familiarize yourself with where parking is and is not allowed. Access to all gates must remain available to a truck and trailer. Parking in any way that restricts access to the gates north of the highway will jeopardize access for climbing.
Description
Here is another successful reclamation project done on the amazing pocketed and tufa laden steep wall at The Bowling Alley. An incomplete line of old exploratory bolts and a low anchor was pushed to the top of the wall, and another difficult and gymnastic limestone classic is what you get.
With amazing and varied movement this climb tests a variety of styles. Power and efficient climbing will see you through the steep section as the hard moves come one after another for nearly 50 feet before a final throw to a large hueco. After the rest in the hueco the angle backs off, but the climb stays relentless with technical sequences and a redpoint crux between the last bolt and the chains waiting to steal your send.
The top 40 feet of this one climbs absolutely pristine limestone with amazing features that will have you shaking your head in disbelief. It's worth getting on simply to see the holds.
With amazing and varied movement this climb tests a variety of styles. Power and efficient climbing will see you through the steep section as the hard moves come one after another for nearly 50 feet before a final throw to a large hueco. After the rest in the hueco the angle backs off, but the climb stays relentless with technical sequences and a redpoint crux between the last bolt and the chains waiting to steal your send.
The top 40 feet of this one climbs absolutely pristine limestone with amazing features that will have you shaking your head in disbelief. It's worth getting on simply to see the holds.
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