Out of Harm's Way 

FA:  Paul Fry, 1988 Type:  Trad, Sport Consensus:  5.8 [details] Length:  1 pitch, 90 feet Views: 561 page views Submitted By: ScottH on Nov 17, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Seasonal raptor closure at Monument Area MORE INFO >>> Rock climbing is not allowed 1/4 mile either side of the Monument due to a nesting pair of Golden Eagles. The birds are using Staender Ridge as a perch therefore it is also within the closure area. The trail which is on the backside of the Monument is open to through traffic, but hiking is not allowed around the cliff faces. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Ethan Smith pulling knobs on Out of Harm's Way.

Description 

Aside from Cosmos, this route is the best pebble-studded face climb I have done at Smith. The setting, rock, and lichen are all beautiful and so is the distance from the swarming hordes on the front side of the pass.

Jam and lie-back a small, right-facing dihedral to a comfortable ledge. Pumpier than it looks. Clip a bolt, then step out onto the face and tiptoe up endless pebbles to the anchor. This moderate, somewhat sequential climbing is a treat.

Location 

The first major crack left of Spiderman Variation.

Protection 

Gear to 2", then bolts.

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Daniel cruising.	Robert Barry pulling pebbles on "out of harms way"...	Bottom Trad (or soloed) section.