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Elevation: 8,765 ft
GPS: 37.84976, -119.44817
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This warm, south-facing cliff band is home to a few steep, classic crack climbs. These include Phobos (5.9+), Deimos (5.9+), Blues Riff (5.11b/c) and Goldfinger (5.12a).

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The cliff sits just east of Tenaya Lake and the huge Moutaineer's/Harlequin Dome complex. It is directly across from Pywiak Dome. Parking can be found directly below the dome at a small pulloff, or in the main Tenaya Lake parking lot.

The approach up to the cliff is a grunt. The trail is well-marked however. Allow 45 minutes.

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Location: Phobos/Deimos Cliff Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at Phobos/Deimos Cliff

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Deimos
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5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 202
Phobos
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5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 131
Blues Riff
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5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 8
Phobos Start Variation
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5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 31
Goldfinger
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Deimos
 48
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 3 pitches
Phobos
 202
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 3 pitches
Blues Riff
 131
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad 2 pitches
Phobos Start Variation
 8
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Goldfinger
 31
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
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