Jolly Roger

This fun line climbs in and out of one of the largest pods on the southern side of the upper narrows.

Start by padding up a thin slab past a couple of bolts (somewhat insecure and hard to read, stick clipping is recommended as the holds can get dusty) and establish yourself at the base of the large pod. Stem your way up the pod, avoiding a few loose holds, to reach a clip in the underbelly of the cave (long draw useful). Catch a sweet rest at the apex of the cave, using bomber jams to study the upper section. Clip the first fixed draw, extract yourself form the pod and launch up the lightning bolt crack feature, eventually tackling a final bulging section to reach the chains.

An alternative lines cuts right from the pod (

Thunder Ball

).

First route to the right of Walk the Plank. It follows the longest runnel/pod into a cave feature. A very distinctive lightning bolt crack splits the upper section, the anchor sit on a small bulging face to the left of a large bush.

Start on a plant directly below the first bolt.

7 bolts to chain anchor. The last 4 bolts sported fixed draws as of early 07/14. Use a longer draw at the 3rd clip to prevent rope drag. A stick clip is nice to avoid landing in the creek. The first 3 bolts may feel a bit R, especially when hanging the draws on a first try.