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Reptile Traverse

V5, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Tre Atkinson, August 14, 2020
California > Ebbets Pass Hig… > Bear Valley > Stanislaus Rive… > Reptile Rock

Description

~20 move traverse with a bunch of jugs in a crack. The first few moves are the hardest and the subsequent ones are pumpy. FA footage link in the comments.

Location

Start on a left undercling and a right sidepull. Climb left onto the jug rail and around the corner. Top out where the crack curves up.

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Starting holds of Reptile Traverse.
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Topout to Reptile Traverse
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Watersnake, Alligator Lizard, Garter Snake, Gecko, and Reptile Traverse.
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Tre Atkinson
Martinez, CA
  V5
[Hide Comment] FA footage: instagram.com/p/CEC0TZWj7eQ…

I'm not 100% sure about the grade. It might be a bit soft. Barely even noticed my hair touching the dead branches while climbing, so it shouldn't really have any impact. If you really want to you can remove them. Aug 18, 2020