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The Godfather...

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While Box Canyon does not have the quanity that other areas in the park have, it does offer several of the alpha classics to be found. The largest boulder in this grouping, and maybe the largest boulder in Wisconsin, contains in all rights the most classic problem at Governor Dodge. The first known ascent of this overhanging line of sidepull pockets and laybacks was done in the mid eighties with safe estimates putting it at around 20+ years old. However since this is one of the clearest areas to see off the road, one has to wonder if this rig didn't fall sooner to unknown hands.

The area sports about 6 really good lines and a handful of other less inspiring lines. Unless you flash all the highballs this area has enough to keep you occupied for half a day or so. The good side of the big boulder gets decent afternoon sun in late fall/early winter.

As always I appreciate historical info if there is some to be had and can make appropriate changes.

Getting There 

From the front office take a right and head towards Cox Hollow lake. There will be a windy section in the road skirted by praries that eventually drops down into the "hollow". At the base of the hill are two parking areas, one on either side of the main road. Park in the left one signed Box Canyon. You can see the boulders from this parking area. You just drove by them...

The Classics

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The Good Times Are Killing Me V2-3  WI : Governor Dodge State Park : ... : Godfather Boulder

You can't miss this line on the north side of the big boulder. Look for the set of solitary pockets out on the face. Then look at how perfectly smooth the wall is below them...Nary a wee divot nor miniscule tooth. Sept there is one out there. Start out on the boulder to the right of the pockets. With a right hand side pull on the arete, hop up into the pockets and get established. A small foot pocket way out left will let you gun it up to the lip. Climb into the shallow trough. Pretty fun...[more]   Browse More Classics in WI

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