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Pincushion Wall All Trad climbing 7 routes in cliff

  • Grade context: US
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  • Ascents: 3
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5.10a ★★ First Aid Mixed trad 1

A bolt protects face climbing to the crack. A few good hand jams lead up to the 2 bolt top anchor with chains.

FFA: unknown

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5.10b ★ Mild Steel Mixed trad 180ft, 2, 3

  1. 140ft (5.10b) Ascend the crack, then clip bolts up the face to the bolted anchor shared with Whisper. Double rope rappel, or ...

  2. 40ft (5.8/5.9) ... continue up the obvious crack. Walk off down the trail back to Newspaper Ledge.

FFA: Stan Miller & Byron Cross, 1991

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5.8 Whisper Trad

Cracks and flakes lead up to a bolted anchor shared with Mild Steel.

FFA: unknown

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5.9 ★ Psycho Mixed trad 5

FFA: Byron Cross & Roosevelt Watson, 1981

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5.11c ★ Snag Mixed trad 2, 4

  1. (5.9) Lead up the crack to the overhang, and set up a belay above the overhang.

  2. (5.11c) Traverse left. The first bolt is up and right. Follow the bolts to the top.

FFA: Travis Klawin

FA: Byron Cross & Roosevelt Watson, 1981

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5.8 The Flakes Trad

FFA: unknown

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5.8 Inside Out Trad

FFA: unknown

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Redwood Burl: A Climber's Guide to Northwest California

Author(s): Evan Wisheropp

Date: 2022

ISBN: 978-1-938393-46-4

Wolverine:
A compact yet comprehensive guide, Redwood Burl introduces climbers and boulderers to the extensive vertical opportunities in northwest California.
  • Provides approach times
  • Features beautiful color photos, helpful maps and icons depicting sun and rain aspects
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Golden State Bouldering

Author(s): Kimbrough Moore, Shannon Joslin, Leo Popovic

Date: 2022

ISBN: 9798218007959

Edgewalker Entertainment:
A comprehensive guide to the greater Bay Area of California, Golden State Bouldering provides readers with info on the outdoor bouldering around San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz.
  • Describes 1,600 boulder problems with hundreds of color photos, maps, GPS coordinates and hand-drawn illustrations
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Climbing California's Fourteeners

Author(s): Toby Evans

Date: 2021

ISBN: 9781493045464

FalconGuides:
Hiking the State's 15 Peaks Over 14,000 Feet. Developed for every skill level, the FalconGuides Climbing California's Fourteeners lays out plans and logistics for making your climb a positive experience—no matter how many summits you've reached.
  • California's 15 peaks over 14,000 ft. are becoming more popular, and this book provides essential information for taking them on
  • Each mountain is broken down based on the technical skills needed so you know what to expect
  • Details for each climb include a list of recommended equipment, how to prepare for rapidly changing weather and trail conditions, and a general timeframe needed to summit
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