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DescriptionThe Grotto is the name of the primary rock at West World. Getting ThereFollow directions as described in the West World climbing area. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Grotto:
Don't Shoot, I'm Only the Belayer 5.10d Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet
The Safety Blade 5.11a Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet
Stems From Controversy 5.11c Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet
Featured Route For Grotto
This route is the rightmost of the four routes on this wall. Start up a finger/thin hand crack from the ledge at base of route. Upon the termination of the crack follow the bolted line to the anchors. Prepare to dig deep into your quiver of techniques for this route. The story behind the name is as follows. Burt Lindquist was belaying Brent on top rope to mark bolt positions. Brent summited and was preparing to lower and drill bolts. A NPS ranger came driving down the now gated road about the ti...[more] Browse More Classics in SD |