HallWayA

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HALLWAY "A" DETAIL

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Hallway A is shown in the schematic above (Fig. 1). To get there, go to the North Side of the formation and find the Entrance as shown in Figure 2. You will need to do a little 'blind' downclimbing to get in. Then proceed eastwards about 20 yards. The going is easy until you reach the corner where the first obstacle is encountered... a small boulder. You are also looking straight at 'Pandorra's Box Has Cracked', Route #5 on the schematic. Go up and over the boulder to reach the base of the climb - or turn right and scramble up a larger boulder. Once on top of this second obstacle, it is suggested to lower to the 'floor' and you will be in the vicinity of Routes 6, 7 and 8.

ROUTES in Hallway A

5.) Pandorra's Box has Cracked 10b/c An interesting, varied climb with 2 roofs Hands to thin fingers Take a half rack including a spread of wires and cams up to #3 Camalot Belay on gear Descend using 'A' Anchors (easiest) .... this will return you to the A Entrance.

6.) Two Big Surprises 10a/b Both handcracks (6a, 6b) end in the same gaping offwidth. Contort your way to the top. The finish is not particularly pleasant. Take a short rack, but double up on the larger cams. Belay on gear above the large chockstone on top. Descend using any number of alternatives, but you can get back to the base of the climb using the 'Snatcher' Rap above Route # 8. Figure 1 shows the cracks from the bottom and Figure 2 is a top view looking down into the abyss.

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7.) Not Long Enough 5.9+ (start under the roof and add at least one grade - 10a/b) Great hands and eats large pro. Take at least 2 x #3 and 1 x #3 1/2 Camalot (or more). Belay at 'Snatcher' Rap. Descend to bottom with same rap station. Figure 1 shows both route #7 AND #8 from below. Figure 2 shows the ending of both climbs.

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8.) Finger Snatcher 11b/c Powerful moves on finger jams Using the back/side wall is not permitted. The crack peters out about 20 feet before the end, so clip a hanger ( *NOTE: shown in Figure 2 above) placed half way and climb on crystals to a set of ring anchors, the 'Snatcher Rap'. Belay here. Take a spread of wires and camalots up to a #2 (place #1 at the top of the crack). Descend from top anchors to bottom of route - or any other alternative.

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