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The Gem Stone is probably best described as the far right side of the Rookie Wall formation, and provides superb overhanging climbing with a beautiful view of the rolling Palouse hills.
Routes range in difficulty from 5.10c to 5.12c and include the super steep climbs Hello Nasty(5.11a), Gem of a Different Stone(5.12a) and Massive Attack(5.12c).

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From Rookie Wall, keep heading East along the base of the wall, past a broken section, to where routes appear again.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Gem Stone

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
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● Gem of a Different Stone
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● Gem of a Different Stone
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5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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