Slightly overhanging jugs on a wall that is as steep as Donner Summit gets for 5.9 (5.8?).

This route generally follows a couple of old gear routes, the North Face Ramp and the North Face Crack (see Horniak guide), neither of which look very appealing if placing gear. Now fully-bolted.

North Face Ramp

Unknown 5.11a

North Face Direct

Fun, sustained climbing on crisp granite edges through the first four bolts takes you to a full-reset rest in the blocky section to the left. Move out right briefly before traversing left above the last bolt to meet up with anchors shared by the leftmost climb on the wall. The climb is a little steeper than it looks and the pump builds quickly before the rest.

Nice edges on a wall that is steeper than it looks. The crux comes between the 3rd and 4th bolt, where the holds thin and space out a bit.

According to the Horniak guide, this used to be a mixed route, but is now fully-bolted.

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Routes in 5. North Wall