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Gomez13

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Feather Canyon
« on: October 09, 2010, 08:25:50 AM »
I'm doing the Feather Canyon route next weekend and was looking for some beta. I have read the route discription in both guidebooks and was wondering if there was any other info I should know.   Thanks!
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2010, 08:46:24 AM »
Great route and unique for the Pinns. Has a Sierra feel to it. Expect some trickery if you want 2 point anchors on several pitches though they are casual. The chimney pitch has some of the worst bolts i've ever seen (or clipped). Bring a #2 cam to protect the section past the bridging past the baaaad bolts.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2010, 04:36:20 PM »
HIke up to the OW's then go left
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2010, 05:25:38 PM »
The guidebook has a pretty thorough description, photocopy that page. Also, around two years ago John Knight did the route and posted up. Here's a link to his Pinnacles/High Peaks comments on Mountain Project (this has in it a link to his Feather Canyon comments):  http://www.mountainproject.com/v/california/sf_bay_area/pinnacles_national_monument/106245273
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2010, 08:30:28 PM »
bring doubles to 6'. the route eats cams. You should have seen squiddo....all that gear.

Seriously, #2 cam , slings & six pack of beer. The views are wonderful.

the approach is kinda odd, then again my partner has 0 sense of direction. Take a copy of pg 237 of the guide book.

Have fun.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2010, 09:01:30 AM »
A few pictures.....

Whew, I had forgotten that we had a few pictures showing the 4th class approach. Aim for straight above his head (2nd pic).



see pro to 6' is needed!


Squiddo at the 1st bolt...heading to the next & my masterfull #2 Camalot placement.



Or you can ignore all the above information and just wander around up there till you find it. Add to the adventure.

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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2010, 09:26:33 AM »
In the top photo does it go up the right side of the formation or the left?

I need to climb this thing this year.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2010, 10:05:42 AM »
$5 please
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2010, 10:42:36 AM »
DIE
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2010, 01:16:26 PM »
mud, let's roll. I still need to do this one too.  rebolt as we go?
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2010, 01:53:16 PM »
sounds like as good a plan as any.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2010, 03:35:06 PM »
Quote from: mungeclimber on October 10, 2010, 01:16:26 PM
mud, let's roll. I still need to do this one too.  rebolt as we go?

good on you....fixing "some" of the bolt was on my short list as well.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2010, 04:07:00 PM »
Me tooo! I'll bring the Beer.

Who else is going to lead that chasm?

The suckie part of replacing the bolts is I don't think you can re-use the holes. Plus getting the old sleeves out might be a PITA.

Nothing a few beers can't help.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2010, 04:16:29 PM »
Quote from: F4? on October 10, 2010, 04:07:00 PM
Me tooo! I'll bring the Beer.

Who else is going to lead that chasm?

The suckie part of replacing the bolts is I don't think you can re-use the holes. Plus getting the old sleeves out might be a PITA.

Nothing a few beers can't help.

That cavern would make a sweet man cave.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2010, 02:30:57 PM »
sign me up.
I'll lead and drink beer.
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2010, 04:41:31 PM »
I say replace 2x bolts in the chasm and enjoy the rest of the route.


I must say I have a vision of showing up with a group for a climb like this + beer. All having a few beers while packing. And a few more.....never getting to the base of the route let alone up it.

Kinda sounds like Mr Mud's bachlor party, except he did climb (smart ones hung out in the shade drinking)...




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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2010, 07:55:41 PM »
Sign me up.

There shall be slander spewed in the man cave.

Whoooooop, PINNACLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!

Mucci
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2010, 09:03:39 PM »
Quote from: MUCCI on October 12, 2010, 07:55:41 PM
Sign me up.

There shall be slander spewed in the man cave.

Whoooooop, PINNACLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!

Mucci


ha ha haaaaa
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2022, 12:58:50 PM »
How long of a rope does Feather Canyon need, assuming we're tied in for all the 5th class sections? Should I drag my 70m up there, or can I get away with just my 30m?
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Re: Feather Canyon
« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2022, 01:16:12 PM »
It's been awhile since I have done it but 30 might not work on the chimney pitch (3rd).
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