SANCTUARY

 

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Lex Evangelista seeking Redemption (5.10-).

 

From the parking area, follow the walkway beside the gorge and head towards Wawa Dam for 5 minutes. Cross the metal bridge then turn right and scramble down immediately after the bridge. Boulders at the base of the wall present challenging problems. A cool place in the afternoon.

75.Sacrament * (5.10 - / 5+, 95 feet, 12 bolts plus chain anchors; FA Tan-Torres, 3/96) Beginner-friendly clips.

76.Redemption * (5.10- / 5+, 65 feet, 6 bolts plus anchors; FA Tan-Torres, 1994) Balance moves, 2-finger holds at the crux. The alternative 3rd bolt on the left has been removed.

77.Sanctuary (5.6R / 3, 45 feet, small to medium nuts; FA ?, 1992)

78.The Wedge (5.6 / 3, 140 feet; FA ?, 1994) Start from Sanctuary, then easier climbing as you weave in and out of the arete.

A 15 meter face(towards the river) at the end of the bridge has a good top-rope soute on it.

Sink My Ass (5.10+, 35 feet; FA? top rope -) A fun, fingery and balancy route. Set toprope at the end of the metal bridge facing the river. There are several good trees to use as anchor points. The belayers is best seated below, thus allowing the climber to swing a cross the water to start the route. Follow he bulges to the left of the obvious crack system leadingup.

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Ruben on Sacrament

Ruben Flores stepping onto Sacrament (5.10-). Photo: Tan-Torres

 

 

PUMPHOUSE

 

The Pumphouse is beside the dam.

70.Headbanger (5.7 / 4, 40 feet, toprope; FA Ramirez, 8/94)

71.Pumphouse (5.5 / 2, 20 feet, toprope; FA Tan-Torres, 1/93)

72.Cube (5.7 / 4, 25 feet, toprope; FA Iva Ybanez, 1993)

73.Cousins (5.8 / 5, 35 feet, small to medium pro; FA Araga, Erwin Gozum, 11/95)

74.Fiesta (5.5 / 2, 25 feet, medium to large pro, FA Ramirez 10/94) Walking from the parking area, this route is on the left side of the Walkway, just past the tunnel as you approach the Pumphouse. Not in topo.

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Last Modified : 29 August 1998.