Routes : North America : United States : California : Western Sierra : Sonora Pass Highway Lower Elevation Areas : Gold Wall : Check Engine
Check Engine - 5.12a popular

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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (10)
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Description:
Currently first route with fixed chains. 11d/12a
Submitted by: docburner on 2007-04-16
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Route ID: 85044
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Difficulty | 5.12a |
Safety Rating | G |
sweet route
love the approach towards the lower crux. Route continues to be sustained after the "mini roof". I would still give it a 12a but would not argue if 11d.
Added: 2016-07-11
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Difficulty | 5.11d |
Safety Rating | G |
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Awesome!!! Flashed!!!
The crux with the knee-scum and cross is by far the most legit move at Gold Wall thus far. I would love to claim a 5.12a flash but think it's reallyonly 5.11d. Climbing is too mellow befor and after the crux.
Added: 2013-03-10
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Safety Rating | G |
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Added: 2013-02-22
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Difficulty | 5.11c |
Safety Rating | G |
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rope solo.
Another great route--over 30 meters
Added: 2012-02-26
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Difficulty | 5.12a |
Safety Rating | G |
cool crux
check engine has a nice crux with cross moves. it has lots of rests before and after it.
Added: 2009-11-07