Dam - Back Side Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 6,136 ft | 1,870 m |
GPS: |
43.84753, -103.56572 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Peter Gram on Jul 11, 2002 | |
Admins: | Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty |
Description
The back side of the rocks near the dam have many quality routes. Many summits run from east to west here. Since most summits are not named, any routes along the lake could be included here. The back side of the rocks that hold the lake in to the east of the dam hold good routes such as Better Than Pool & Pie and All That Glitters is Gold. To the west of the dam are some interesting routes such as Lonesome Stepchild, Blockhead, Wild Rib, and Evarete, each of which goes to a separate summit.
Most routes in this area go to fixed anchors - but don't count on it. I have been on some weird formations here that require some interesting and intuitive descents.
Most routes in this area go to fixed anchors - but don't count on it. I have been on some weird formations here that require some interesting and intuitive descents.
Getting There
Walk around Sylvan Lake on the nice trail towards the rocks. The rocks that are just left and right of the dam are the "Dam - Front Side" rocks. Walk through the tunnel with the boulder crammed in it. On the other side, look for routes both to the left and the right. Most all routes here are bolted, so that is the best tipoff to find the climbs.
Classic Climbing Routes at Dam - Back Side
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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