The steep crux pitch.

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The steep crux pitch.

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The fifth pitch, more excellent splitters.

The eighth pitch.

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Daniel Trugman

Sep 17, 2011

“The steep crux pitch.”

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Rob leading up Splittersville, pitch 7.

Justin Dubois at the crux.

Climbers on the crux of Positive Vibrations, 5.11a (Photo taken June 22 2013)

Aaron and Clark (I think) on P.V.

Positive Vibrations Pitch 5

Tom near the top.

David on pitch 5 of Positive Vibrations.

Climbers on the beautiful steepness of P.V.

Climbers on Positive Vibrations as seen from the top of the Red Dihedral pitch.

Classic corners on the 3rd pitch.

The crux pitch. Had to use alternate belay (one bolt + gear) due to ropes getting stuck under the roof below.

Filip pulls through the second 11a crux.

P4 corners

Amy Ness scoping out the first 5.11a crux on P3.

The approximate location of Positive Vibrations.

The pitch three step across.

Starting up pitch 3.

Tatiana following the pitch 3 crux traverse

Following pitch 6

Daniel entering the epic crux on P6

Looking down from just past the crux gives you a true feel for how steep this route is.

John following the 10d section of pitch 6.

Filip negotiates the first 11a crux.

Starting up P1!

P3. The most fun you can have on 5.10 without breaking the law. Photo by Alex.

John cleaning stuck ropes for the third time. Beware of rope snags on the rappel descent and choose your stations wisely.

This crux is FUN!

Monica leading the crux on pitch 6.

Up on the 5th pitch of awesomeness.

following p5

Looking up at the second pitch.

Kenny poised to send pitch 4.

Bosier and Matt high on the route.. such an awesome climb!

pitch 7: awesome! felt rough for 10c.

Scott starting out P6. The gear here is pretty thin, but at least you have a no-hands stance to place it from!

The fifth pitch, more excellent splitters.

The steep crux pitch.

The eighth pitch.

Start of Positive Vibrations

last pitch of Positive vibes.. amazing hands splitter and amazing position.

A few parties hanging out on P.V. Get to work!

Route Overlay Positive Vibrations

Top of the final pitch in a snow/hail storm

Zach in the middle of the crux pitch

Route Overlay Positive Vibrations.

Alex contemplating the crux.

Starting the final pitch

Some cool stemming high up on Positive Vibrations

All smiles pulling the crux of P6.

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