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Big Black Face

Submitted By: John Gunnels on Apr 7, 2008
Administrators: Andrew Gram, Peter Gram, Greg Parker
Elevation: 100 feet
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Description 

This wall is full of... well... SUNSHINE.

Giant roof on the left and a large buttress on the right. The wall is, obviously, a big black face. 90 to 110 foot routes with high concentration of 9 - 11c... plus a very hard project or two.


Getting There 

Top of Sunshine approach turn left. Two minutes leads to (ironically) a "big black face"...


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Big Black Face:
Lost Ninja   5.9     Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
The Pakistani Route   5.9+     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
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The Pakistani Route 5.9+  SD : Spearfish Canyon : Big Black Face
Like most Spearfish routes, this one is difficult for it's grade. Sustained and QUITE pumpy, the first time I laid eyes on this route a 7.5 month pregnant woman was claiming the red point. Inspired, I HAD to do it. Move left off the top of the pillar to make your first clip. Great pockets through EXCELLENT rock. Keep your eyes open thru the the layback crux. It ain't over 'til it's over. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in SD


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By Christian B. Baird
Apr 9, 2008

Just about got taken out by rockfall from above the other day,
ohh like half a basketball hurdling at my face
be aware of melty conditions at this wall.