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Irish Car Bomb - 5.10c

Average Rating = 3.75/5 Average Rating : 3.75 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 2
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Rock (Sport)
G
1
8 bolts & 2-ring Fixe anchor
80
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 2.67/5
  Scenery 3.67/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Irish Car Bomb follows a fault line of shallow pockets and positive in cuts, to the right of Oolong. The line is steep, sustained, and offers varied moves on excellent rock. The climb is well protected.

Descent Options:

Shared 2-ring Fixe anchor with Oolong.

Submitted by: rurprider on 2009-12-11
Last Modified: 2010-05-03
Views: 1026
Route ID: 102975

4 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: mrsuicide on 2011-02-14 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars best in the tea room

a nice climb. would repeat.

Added: 2011-02-14

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: benkilgore on 2010-06-06 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars less hot and buggy

With Sarah B. We were going to climb on Easy Street, but between the intense heat, direct sun, not enough water, and forgetting the bug dope, we decided to count it as a recon day and retire. Which is when Ben and Pam came along. They had put up the Tea area, and invited us to share their rope (and gave us bug dope). So we followed them. This one was great fun, slightly crumbly but not terribly insecure. I couldn't figure out the crux move and went around. Seemed like it was at the grade down low, and eased up once you pass the odd crux. There is 4th class ascent from the Easy Street area to this one.

Added: 2010-06-06

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: rurprider on 2009-11-28 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Steep and Stout

"Irish Car Bomb" is steep and climbs up an awesome gently overhung wall on the variety of excellent pockets and features. Well worth the hike out to the Tea Room. Several other excellent moderates above and away from crowds.

Added: 2010-04-14

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: fertical on 2009-11-28 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Worth the hike over!

Thank you for the belay and second ascent. Good climb in a cool area. Can't wait to climb the others now.

Added: 2010-02-04