Winter North Bay Climbing - Far Side MSH

Let's dust off the outdoor skills with a fun outing to Mount Saint Helena! The Bubble and the Bear get all the glory, but Far Side is a fun crag with lots of options for all manner of roped climbing.

Routes range from 5.4 to 5.11 with a mix of trad, sport and TR.
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105734117/the-far-side

We'll meet at 8:00am at the Robert Louis Stevenson trailhead parking lot (38.652734, -122.599728) for a gear check and hike up no later than 8:30am to the crag. My preference is to hike the shortcut past the Silver mine, but the fire road is another viable option but takes longer.
If you arrive late, here are the coordinates and g-maps pin to the crag: FAR SIDE 38°39'04.9"N 122°37'04.6"W.
Note that the parking lot is small and limited. There is SOME street parking, but make sure you pull as far off the road as possible. Reception is very spotty until you get above the trees.

Must bring:
1. Personal climbing gear [harness, shoes, belay device, helmet]
2. Food/water
3. Energy and enthusiasm to climb for the day!

Nice to have:
1. Rope
2. Anchor / slings
3. Draws / gear for leading if desired
4. Trad gear if that's your vibe for the day

By attending this trip you and your guests agree to all the following items:

• You understand that rock climbing and hiking to/from the rock can be dangerous and can result in serious injury or death
• You understand that rock climbing is inherently risky, that use of proper technique and safety gear is important, and that not all risks can be completely mitigated or eliminated even with use of said proper technique and safety gear.
• You understand that potential risks from this activity include falls, falling rock, falling climbers, belaying mistakes, poisonous plants, venomous animals, COVID infection, traffic along the road or by the parking area, weather related injuries (including from cold, wind, heat, or lightning). You understand this is not a complete list of all potential risks and hazards and that additional unannounced hazards or risks may exist.
• You understand that YOU are responsible for your own safety and for deciding whether to climb any particular route or undertake any particular activity at this event.
• You understand that in case of injury or medical emergency, any access to emergency responders, evacuation, or medical treatment could be delayed for hours due to lack of cell signal, the remote location and the rugged terrain between the road and the climbing areas.
• You represent that you and your guests are medically fit for hiking and outdoor rock climbing and do not have any physical or medical conditions that will prevent you from climbing or belaying in a safe and competent manner.
• You agree that you and your family, heirs, and relatives will NOT hold GYCO, the event organizer(s), or any fellow participants, members or guests responsible for any injuries or harms you might suffer even if due to simple negligence on their part.
• If you are injured or contract any disease on this trip, you agree that you, your family and/or your own insurance will be fully responsible for any costs for evacuation, diagnosis, treatment and/or rehabilitation
• You understand that this is not a guided trip and neither nor any of the other organizers or participants are a guide, Wilderness EMT or Wilderness First Responder.
• Particular hazards of this rock include steep or slippery parts of the approach trail, bad landings if you fall on lead, crowds of climbers, poison oak along parts of the trail, sun exposure. The plants along the path might have ticks.

***Rain within 24 hours will CANCEL the event**

Call/text/whatsapp for any questions
Matt
513-505-2053