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May 25, 2022
Los Angeles Basin > Santa Monica Mo… > Point Dume
Left Flake 5.8-
● It wasn’t when I wrote this a decade ago. It’s possible the rock or beach has changed since then. View Comment
Oct 29, 2018
Los Angeles Basin > Santa Monica Mountains
Bronson Canyon/The Bat Cave
● Hi Alden, the rock in the canyon is generally pretty loose and crumbly. I doubt there's anything worthwhile… View Comment
Jun 23, 2014
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
Tree Root 5.5
● Not sure why this is listed as 5.5 and 200 feet. It's more like 5.7 and closer to 300 feet. Make sure to… View Comment
Feb 25, 2013
Los Angeles Basin > Santa Monica Mo… > Point Dume > Left Flake (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
The Left Flake route is in red, with green lines showing the top rope setup.
● Maybe a year ago? It's a lot of fun, even though the flake is so short--you get two or three cool moves an… View Comment
Feb 25, 2013
Los Angeles Basin > Stoney Point
Mozart's Wall
● Be very wary of the two new looking bolts with fixe hangers above the right side of Mozart's. Although the… View Comment
Jan 22, 2013
Los Angeles Basin > Stoney Point > Nabisco Canyon
East Wall Crack 5.7
● It can also be led pretty easily with a handful of small-medium cams and a nut or two. View Comment
Nov 12, 2012
Los Angeles Basin > Angeles Nationa… > Texas Canyon > Elephant Head - S Fac…
Looking down the first pitch of Goldline. After the fifth bolt it's about 30ft to the belay anchor. It's technically easy (maybe 5.4) but the runout can be a little intimidating because a slip just before the anchor could put you on the ground if you go off the right side of the slab.
● Definitely wouldn't if you're going straight down the slab.. but off the right hand side it's only 30 or 35… View Comment
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