Blues Riff, Phobos-Deimos Cliff 5.11b

    
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Tuolumne Meadows, California USA

  • Currently 5.0/5
Avg time to climb route: 3-4 hours
Approach time: 30-45 minutes
Descent time: 1.5-2 hours
Number of pitches: 3
Height of route: 300'
Overview
Blues Riff is one of the best crack climbs in Tuolumne. In the winter of 1998–1999 a gigantic block forming one wall of the first pitch 5.10a ow fell off, but an alternate face climbing variation was established soon thereafter. The 140-foot-long crux pitch was undamaged by the rockfall. The endless, slightly overhung endurance liebacking and hand jamming of this pitch is an awesome pumpfest.

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  • Rock Climbs of Tuolumne Meadows, by Don Reid and Chris Falkenstein.
Source: SuperTopo Guidebook Staff Last update: August 12, 2013
Phobos-Deimos Cliff - Blues Riff 5.11b - Tuolumne Meadows, California USA. Click to Enlarge
Photo: Chris Falkenstein
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