This short powerful problem ascends the prominent overhanging arete on the left end of the boulder just off the trail. If not for the bad landing, it would be a good boulder problem. But since we don't climb for shoe deals, we put a one bolt anchor.

In the Presence of Greatness

Offwidth Problem

Ped Xing

Zach Galifianakis

Innocuous

Afternoon Delight

Afternoon Direct

Abominable Traverse

Sit start on the jug rail and work your way left to the end of the boulder. A great way to play on the fun holds this boulder has to offer. Alternatively, one could split off onto Zach Galifianakis for a solid 25 feet of climbing.

Begins with two finger pockets and up to a flake. Then back into pockets. Top needs cleaning.

 Update 5/27/19 Cleaned the top. Stays wet though.

Stand start on two opposing jug sidepulls, move through small edges to low crux. Moderate climbing on weird split finger grips to easy top out. 

Super slimy if it's just rained, will need some cleanup. Start in the obvious jug at stomach/waist height and make the big move out left.

Start in jug, same as Afternoon Delight, climb through a couple small edges and make big move to ledge. Continue to climb through good holds. Top out just left of arete. 

Start on low jug on far right side of boulder. Traverse left trough pockets and side-pulls topping out same as Zach Galifianakis.

This is the boulder approximately 50 feet right of Roadside Distraction in the Overpass Area. The boulder stays well shaded and feels somewhat secluded as many climbers don't make the trip down the path to get to these climbs, but you will hear more of the highway sounds from the nearby highway. Depending on what face you are climbing, you should have safe landing zones with pads. The west facing side of the boulder tends to get sun in the afternoon and provides some very challenging, highball boulder opportunities. Watch out for glass on this side as this area still needs some cleanup (if you are in the area, bring a bucket and help do your part)!

 For more information about the Abominable Boulder, check out the MRG bouldering guide created by Cole Musial: ​MRG Pocket Guide​​​

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