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Fingerlocks
Trad climber
where the climbin's good
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 2, 2005 - 12:06am PT
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If you find yourself waiting around for the Cookie to shade up, consider heading over to Crashline on the Elephant. The river crossing is a cruise right now and there is a good trail that heads right up to Hotline. Crashline is just beyond it.
The climb struck me as one that would perfectly at home on the Cookie. The crux section is only about 20 feet long, but there are a few good 5.10 moves above that, and even the easier climbing is enjoyable. It hasn’t seen the traffic it would have if it was on the Cookie, but it has seen enough that there isn’t any grunge on the bits of rock you would want to use. A longish 50 meter rope might get you down, but a 60 would be no hassles.
With four pounds worth of rack and a single rope, you are ready to hit this worthy climb. And you will be back at the Cookie in time for the shade.
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Dog
climber
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....why not do the Hotline?
No lines on that one!
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WBraun
climber
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Straight error, Pink dreams, hair line, nightmare continuation, doom and despair, and many more.
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Fingerlocks
Trad climber
where the climbin's good
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 2, 2005 - 11:40am PT
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For Hairline, Reid notes either an approach from above or from below. Which is better?
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WBraun
climber
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Above, for hairline, although I've gone both ways. Seems easier.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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How is "Trundling Juan?" Used to be recommended in the Reid book but never heard of folks doing it
Karl
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WBraun
climber
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Well you know how "Juan" is; so take it from there :-)
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Fingerlocks
Trad climber
where the climbin's good
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 2, 2005 - 12:36pm PT
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Wouldn't the poor boy get hurt rolling him off a big steep rock like that?
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Fingerlocks
Trad climber
where the climbin's good
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 2, 2005 - 12:37pm PT
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Oh yeah, and which is better Doom or Dispair? I think I might do one or the other.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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No lines on Hotline?
One of the best
should have lines
oops
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Fingerlocks
Trad climber
where the climbin's good
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 3, 2005 - 11:14am PT
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Dispair? Ok, cool. And if it feels grim while climbing, I can always tell myself that at least we are not Doomed.
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ablegabel
Trad climber
Livermore,Ca.
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Trundling Jaun is worth doing if your in to obscurities. First pitch is a little loose and hard to get started on. The climbing gets better up higher, but still is a little gamey. The offwidth is a steller pitch and lite for the grade, but if you want pro, bring an 8" tube and a big cam or two. Route finding skills help up higher. Great way to top out on the Elephant.
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