Postcard From Palm Springs

They say Yakima is the Palm-Springs of Washington.  Much like living in Yakima, this route tested my patience, resilience and tolerance for choss. What emerged from the rubble is a very fun addition to the wall, and a reminder that its worth the work to dig below the surface and get to know a place and a community beyond the lifted trucks and confederate flags (aka choss) that you first see. This route took more than 20 hours of cleaning, but proved to be every bit worth the effort.

Start by making a series of mantles on positive holds to the second bolt. The angle steepens through the next two bolts but massive holds keep the climbing reasonable. Clipping the chain-draw signifies the beginning of the crux, where a series of challenging moves leads to a pair of blocky underclings below a roof. The final roof encounter involves serious body tension between amazing side-pulls and a high foot that may have you waving like a flag  if your technique isn't quite right.

If you get this one clean, you can proudly claim to have "sent a postcard from palm springs" while on a climbing trip in the middle of Washington.

This is currently the farthest right route in the Underclass Overhang. Hang a right when you get to the top of the staircase and you'll see the belay platform and chain-draw.

8 quickdraws. 7 bolts, permanent chain draw and steel lower-off hooks