Anduril + Matthes Crest

Anduril/Matthes Crest
July 31, 2010
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We made a 1-day escape from the Bay Area, trying out this relatively new route from Greg Barnes. The first pitch is rated 5.10b, but felt more like a 10a at most, and there are bolts protecting it super well. The rest is 5.8 with some 5.9 sections, but the climb as a whole is a blast, with lots of huge knobs and some cool exposure, culminating in one of the most exciting "walk-off" descents ever. What's not to like? Sadly we had to drive back the same day, so we didn't have time to do the whole crest... rapped from the mid-point.


			Looking up at the start


	Starting to climb the sweet-looking crack that is actually off-route	In the correct corner	Pitch 3


		Pitch 4 of Anduril


	The crest!


		Walking the plank


	South & North summits