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Party Box Rock Climbing

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Routes in Party Box

	Chimney Sweeper TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Fire-light TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Pocket TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	6,500 ft
GPS:	37.6759, -109.4313 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN MOAB during or after rain.

RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.

Description

The party box can be hard to find going in, but you'll know it when you get there, and you'll know why it's called the party box. Sheltered from the wind from all sides, the party box provides some short but fun ascents. The rock is sedimentary but very solid. A small campfire glowing off of the four surrounding walls provides ample light for night climbs.

Getting There

5 minutes north of Blanding on Hwy 191

Traveling north on 191, the road will begin to curve left and up after crossing the dam at Recapture. U-turn and park on the left side of the highway where the big rocks are closest to the road. Cross the little ditch and walk up the hill toward the rocks. Try to find a narrow chasm between two tall rocks. Though it is not the only way in, the chasm might be the easiest way to find the Party Box. You may have to look around a bit, though it is only 50 yards from the road. Don't worry - you'll know when you are in the party box. GPS Marker 37.67569* N, 109.43073* W

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Classic Climbing Routes at Party Box

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Fire-light TR

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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a TR

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Sun & Shade

Sun Angles Details:

Routes Mostly Face: North

Sunny Roughly 10am to 4pm during high season

6am

8pm

Details: Party box is surrounded on all 4 sides by rock face making it nice and shady throughout the summer mornings and evenings. Midday provides warming sunlight during winter months, but only for a few hours.