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Christian Brothers - West Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in Christian Brothers - West Side

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	Benedictine Punk S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Get On The Ball S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Holier Than Thou S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Hot Monkey Love S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Innocent Victim S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Inside Corner T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Manic Nirvana S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Midriff Bulge T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Modern Zombie S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Raptor Nesting Closures Details

JULY 5 UPDATE FROM PARK MANAGEMENT:

ALL SEASONAL CLIMBING CLOSURES FOR CLIMBING AND SLACKLINING WILL BE LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JULY 7TH THIS WEEK.
THANKS, EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN OBSERVING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE NESTING SEASON!

There are many seasonal raptor closures with varying dates and specific boundaries. These generally effect The Monument, Kiss of the Lepers, Picnic Lunch Wall and/or Smith Rock group, and possibly elsewhere. These usually run from February to the beginning of August, but each closure is usually shorter than this, and is dependent on the birds' behavior. Check this site for details: smithrock.com/seasonal-clos…

Description

The west side of the Christian Brothers is a pale comparison to the east side but still has a few worthwhile routes and way reduced crowds. The area has shade in the morning and sun in the afternoon. Good in the morning on hot days and in the afternoons on colder sunny days.

Getting There

The most direct approach to the area is via Asterisk pass. Once over the pass, veer right and go though the slot between The Awl and the main rock face. Christian Brothers-West Side is just beyond this. You can also reach the area via Misery Ridge or the trail around the southern tip.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Christian Brothers - West Side

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 99 ● Benedictine Punk Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 33 ● Get On The Ball Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 58 ● Innocent Victim Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 13 ● Manic Nirvana Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 6 ● Inside Corner Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 132 ● Holier Than Thou Sport