description
Chimney climbing to a 3-bolt anchor at the belay ledge. 4 bolts and 1 piton.
Facing climbing to an overhanging crack to a 2-bolt top anchor. 5 bolts.
Runout on the second pitch can be mitigated with 0.75-2" cams. Watch for loose rock, especially at the top, and wear a helmet.
To descend, either (a) walk off to Crystal Pockets area, or (b) rappel from 'Theodore Roosevelt' to the first belay anchor, then rappel again to the ground.
Route history
| 1997 | First free ascent:
Mark Howe FFA is "Mark Howe, Eric Berghold, 1999" according to Rock Climbing the San Francisco Bay Area. |
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Warnings
Location
- Lat/Lon: 38.65224, -122.61092
Grade citation
| 5.10a | Assigned grade |
| ★★Hard Landin' Brandon | |
| 5.10a R | ★ Rock Climbing the San Francisco Bay Area |
| 5.9(S) | ★ The climbers' guide to Bay Area Rock |
Selected Guidebooks more Hide
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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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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