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Jerry moves on up towards the false summit of Bard...

Description 

The North face of Far Downs provides welcome shade during the heat of Summer. The area is incredibly beautiful, and absolutely no tourists ever bother you. The routes here are all high quality... and the summit views are as fine as any in the Needles.

Getting There 

Far Downs is the next formation immediately West of Erebor. However, the easiest approach follows the trail down hill from Near Downs.

The Classics

Featured Route For Far Downs

Bard 5.8-  SD : Custer State Park : ... : Far Downs

Not much to say other than if you're here this route is worth repeating. Climb a slightly rightward trending bolted face to a lesser summit on the Far Downs. Typical Needles crystal climbing....[more]   Browse More Classics in SD