Pinnacles

„Pinnacles National Park“ is a Bay Area climber's nightmare or savior, depending one's point of view. It's close proximity to the South Bay and moderate weather during the winter months make it very popular with the Bay Area climbing community, but at the same time the area is known for its "less than granite quality" rock. Some despise its chossy character, others revel in its history of adventure and "ground up" ethic.
As a former haunt of some of Yosemite's children of the Golden Age of climbing, the names of Steve Roper, Allen Steck, Frank Sacherer, Jim Bridwell, Barry Bates, and John Salathe are associated with this area. It has predominately bolt-protected face climbs due to the lack of good cracks, as well as more traditional climbs.“

Zitat Johannes: „Klettern wie im Bruchhaufen, schlimmste Kletterei.“

Landschaftlich ein Traum mit einer einzigartigen Flora und Fauna. Umgeben von Condoren, Waschbären, Rehen, Luchsen, Truthähnen und Rattlesnakes war die Kletterei im Granit Konglomerat erträglich. Der Fels war sehr spröde, brüchig und von Moosflechten überzogen. Jede Seillänge war abenteuerlich im Vorstieg.Read more