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Peak Mountain 3

Bikini Whale

FA (TR) Antoine & Marc LeMenestrel 1984, FL: Kurt Smith, December 1987
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Description

This justifiably popular climb lies about 25 feet from the very end of the narrow corridor on the right. It and Railer, Bikini Beach, and G-String all start at the same spot (and share the 1st 2 bolts).

This 5 bolt, overhanging face route heads straight up face and seam. Many shorter climbers will want to stick-clip the 1st bolt as the move getting to it is a bit reachy.

The powerful "lock-off" crux is past the 1st bolt, though the pump factor makes the moves past the last (5th) bolt seem pretty hard too. This climb is easily (and often) top roped (bring slings to extend rope over the edge).

Protection

5 bolts, 2 bolt anchor (extension sling needed to lower or TR)

  • All bolts 1/2" SS