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His & Hers Trad Climb: A Focused 40-Foot Challenge in Sierra Eastside

June Lake, California United States
offwidth
slab climbing
single pitch
granite
technical
trad
Sierra Eastside
Length: 40 ft
Type: Trad
Stars
Pitches
1
Location
His & Hers
Aspect
South Facing

Overview

"His & Hers is a compact, single-pitch trad climb in the Sierra Eastside offering a blend of technical slab movement and a finishing offwidth splitter. It makes a perfect warm-up or a focused challenge for trad climbers looking to sharpen their balance and crack skills."

His & Hers Trad Climb: A Focused 40-Foot Challenge in Sierra Eastside

His & Hers offers climbers a concentrated burst of Sierra Eastside granite with a distinct split personality. This single-pitch, 40-foot route serves as an ideal warm-up or a quick test of technical footwork and crack skills, contained within a varied slab and splitter system. Starting on the left, "His" unfolds as a sequence of slab moves that demand precise balance and careful smearing, while "Hers," beginning to the right, ups the ante with a slightly tougher approach that challenges finger strength and body positioning in tighter features.

Both lines converge on a final, stout offwidth splitter that pushes endurance and placement skills, rounding out the climb with a memorable finish. The slab sections invite close attention to friction and subtle stance adjustments as you ascend past easy ledges that offer brief respites but no room for complacency. As you near the anchor, the rock quality remains solid, with few loose flakes and consistent texture to encourage confident movement.

Accessing this route in the June Lake area requires a short approach from the 7-Hill vicinity, where a well-maintained trail leads into a quieter corner of Sierra Eastside climbing. The granite here asserts itself with sharp edges and clean holds, offering a tactile experience that pairs well with the visual open exposure of the slopes below. The one-bolt chain anchor provides a secure finish, though the protection calls for a rack tuned to 1-4 inch cams, emphasizing precise gear placement.

While not a long climb, His & Hers demands focus from the first move to the last, making it a perfect primer for longer routes in the region or a satisfying test before heading to nearby multi-pitch climbs. Ideal for those seeking a technically varied yet accessible trad climb, it rewards steady footwork and careful gear strategy.

Plan to climb during mid-morning to early afternoon when the sun lights the wall directly, warming the rock without excessive heat. Hydration and stable footwear with sticky rubber will enhance friction on the slabs, and keeping your rack light with the recommended sizes helps you move efficiently through the crux moves. Though the approach is straightforward, stay alert for shifting weather conditions typical of the Sierra Eastside, especially in spring and fall.

By blending their unique challenges into a compact, approachable format, His & Hers invites climbers to engage intimately with the rock’s texture and variety—a short encounter packed with technical nuance and that lasting sense of accomplishment unique to well-crafted trad routes.

Climber Safety

The offwidth finish features strenuous moves where protection placements can be tricky—ensure solid gear placement to avoid long falls. Be cautious on the slab sections, especially if rock is damp or dusty, as footing requires precision and stable friction.

Route Details

TypeTrad
Pitches1
Length40 feet

Local Tips

Start early to catch the wall in morning sun and avoid late afternoon shadow.

Bring sticky-soled climbing shoes to maintain grip on the slab sections.

Keep your rack lighter with a focus on 1-4 inch cams to move efficiently.

Watch weather forecasts carefully; Sierra Eastside conditions can change rapidly.

Route Rating

Difficulty
5.9
Quality
Consensus:The 5.9 grade reflects a moderate difficulty with delicate slab moves preceding the more sustained offwidth section. While this rating feels appropriate, the tighter gear placements and the physicality of the splitter pump up the challenge beyond straightforward slab climbs common in the region. Climbers familiar with local 5.8 to 5.10 trad routes will find this a well-balanced step in difficulty, demanding both finesse and power.

Gear Requirements

A rack with one cam per size from 1 to 4 inches is essential. Protection placements require attention to precision, especially in the offwidth finish. The route finishes on a two-bolt chain anchor for a secure top-out.

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Tags

offwidth
slab climbing
single pitch
granite
technical
trad
Sierra Eastside