Orange Blossom Special
5.11a YDS 6c French 22 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 22 ZA E3 5c British X
Avg: 2.5 from 2 votes
Type: | Trad, 550 ft (167 m), 5 pitches |
FA: | Kenny Hibbits & Gerald Laws 1979 |
Page Views: | 1,068 total · 19/month |
Shared By: | Brian in SLC on May 8, 2020 |
Admins: | Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier |
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Access Issue: Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags
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The CCC has created the list linked below of accessible and inaccessible climbing areas with some caveats. If you decide to head out for a day of climbing, please do not attempt to go to those marked ‘inaccessible’. Please note that all areas in WNC will have extensive tree damage and if you head out, use extra caution for all the trees above, especially on a windy day. Rock fall potential is also highest after a big weather event. Please use extra caution while climbing and prepare to self rescue if injured. Injury response time will be greatly limited for any injury currently, especially for a remote injury. Cell service is limited in all areas. Parking at accessible crags in the WNC/ Upstate SC region will likely be challenging. If the parking lot is full, go to a different area and do not park illegally or in a road. Make a plan B before leaving your house. Expect road detours on the way to the crag. NCdrive.gov updates road closures. Once you get to the crag, expect many trees blocking access trails and of course, come volunteer with the CCC to help us bring our climbing areas back!
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Description
"Look a-yonder comin'
Comin' down that railroad track"
A thin friction test piece to be sure. Not as much a lead, as a solo.
A testament to the head space and prowess of the early friction masters at Stone Mountain. Remember kids, this was pre "sticky rubber" on climbing shoes.
First pitch has no gear and is 70 feet of fairly darn thin 5.10 friction.
Second pitch is the crux, with a single lead bolt.
Grade takes a dive on the third pitch and rest of the route which joins the upper pitches of the Pulpit.
Gorgeous rock.
Maybe best to TR this one!
"Well, I don't care if I do-die-do-die-do-die-do-die."
Comin' down that railroad track"
A thin friction test piece to be sure. Not as much a lead, as a solo.
A testament to the head space and prowess of the early friction masters at Stone Mountain. Remember kids, this was pre "sticky rubber" on climbing shoes.
First pitch has no gear and is 70 feet of fairly darn thin 5.10 friction.
Second pitch is the crux, with a single lead bolt.
Grade takes a dive on the third pitch and rest of the route which joins the upper pitches of the Pulpit.
Gorgeous rock.
Maybe best to TR this one!
"Well, I don't care if I do-die-do-die-do-die-do-die."
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