Just to the right of "4 on 6" is a large, inviting hueco at the lip of the boulder. Stand start down and right and figure out how to jump for it!

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4on6

Seul Avec Dieu

Tall Mans Problem

The Prow

Irreducibly Complex

"4on6" is a classic problem on the North side of this boulder, the farther problem on the right working over a wash-out/dyke thing.  Start below the obvious sloper-looking hold and work straight up.

This problem is the boulder's namesake, and one of Baldy's all-time classics. It climbs the gently overhanging black face on the north side of the boulder, requiring tenacity and intricate footwork more than brute strength. Start standing with your left hand high on a good edge and your right hand about waist high on a good edge. High step your right foot and head up. I don't want to give too much away, half the fun of this problem is figuring out the correct sequence. Dave was alone during the first ascent, hence the name, which translates to "Alone with God".

Just to the left of irreducibly complex. I have no idea if I'm the first to do it. There was no chalk on it, but that doesn't always mean much. Theres a small nub for you left foot to start on. Grab with your right hand a decent pocket and stabalize with your left hand on a small crack. Stand up with your left foot until you can reach higher with your left hand. You'll pretty much have to reach to the top with your left. After that you can move your right foot on and you're golden.

Climb the overhanging prow via non-existent slopers for the right hand and tiny crimpers for the left hand. The crux move is right in the middle involving a hard move falling into a left hand sidepull, but getting there seems ridiculous and leaving that spot is only slightly easier. After reaching the slot near at the top, move slightly right to top out on the Seul Avec-side on slopey dishes. This problems climbs as well as it looks. In my opinion it is one of the most awe-inspiring lines at Baldy.

This surprisingly hard problem is just to the left of The Prow. It starts in an obvious groove and heads straight up. The top hosts some tiny little crimpers that seem to want to spit you off. It's a great problem to sandbag your friends on. David did this problem quickly and told me it was V4. The next day he showed it to me and we both proceeded to fall on it time and time again. After we both managed to get up the thing, the grade was raised to V6.

This is a large prominent boulder that is to the south of Mt. Baldy reaching roughly fifteen feet into the air.  Landings are generally very good, but the northern side of the boulder hosts three highball problems that one should use a pad and spotter when attempting.  The rock seems to be quite sturdy and trustworthy.

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