So named for the date of the FA and the climbers. "Dia de los Padres" was first climbed on Father's Day 2019 by Bill (Father of 3) and Eli (brand new father of 1)

Start from base of main face - 5m right of the crack - with a scramble traverse. Once you've crossed the small scree gulley using decent rock, fight off the bushes and catch the crack (as far lefts as you can go). Once at the crack, make awkward moves with weird & reachy pro to get into the crack feature. Crux is probably in the first 15 feet. Once in the crack, it's fun 5.7/8 alpine-style granite with a couple chimney moves to the top with good (but still dirty) rock.

One loose flake came off on 2nd ascent (might make for a second funky 5.8+ move?) and route still needs cleaned - helmets needed for anyone at the base.

Finish at the largest tree just above crack system after fighting off a couple more bushes. Look for black 1" webbing anchor & steel ring on tree from 2019 FA. Use at your own risk.

Belayer should find good stance and chest-level crack for a good nut placement just above top of gulley near some tiny rock outcroppings at base.

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