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Calistoga Rodeo

5.11b, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 22 votes
FA: Jerry Dodrill, Eric Berghorn, 2019
California > San Francisco B… > Wine Country/No… > Mt St Helena > Blind Man's Blu… > Blind Man's Bluff

Description


This is the wildly overhanging fin of rock that climbs out of the mouth of the cave up a bouldery tufa-like fin through huecos to a corner and ledge before a couple big moves to the anchor. The rock is sharp so wear your chaps and watch the swing if top roping.

Location

Stem up and right to the first bolt at the mouth of the cave. Follow eight bolts with black bolt hangers to the top of the cliff.

Protection

Eight bolts to chain anchor

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Jordy Morgan climbs the steep fin on Calistoga Rodeo, Blind Man's Bluff, Mt. St. Helena
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Sergio R
 
[Hide Comment] Fun variation by climbing offwidth chimney that also follow bolt line for first four bolts. Feels about 5.10d if done using this beta. Feb 1, 2020
Risto Thomas
Salt Lake City, UT
 
[Hide Comment] 10/10 route. Crux was 2nd to 4th bolt. The movement on it was amazing. May 21, 2023