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Reaching for the jug!

Photo by Kyle Christenson

Description 

Homestake Pass is scattered with boulders and small crags. There are some developed areas and no doubt lots more to be done. The climbs are up to two pitches. The rock is coarse, solid granite.

Getting There 

Homestake Pass is on I-90 about 7 miles east of Butte. To access Railroad Rocks, park at the Rest Area on the west bound side of I-90,near the top of the pass. For Dragon's Back, park on the west-bound shoulder near mile marker 238.

The Classics

Featured Route For Homestake Pass

Tat Tvam Asi 5.12  MT : Homestake Pass : Dragon's Back

Start up a ramp in a thin corner. Climb straight up the overhanging finger crack until it is possible to reach a jug on the arete. Turn the arete and mantle to a no hands rest and a bolt. From here head straight up the face to the anchors at the top....[more]   Browse More Classics in MT