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Elevation: 5,106 ft 1,556 m
GPS: 47.88424, -112.71728
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Shared By: Brian Thompson on Apr 27, 2017 · Updates
Admins: GRK, Zach Wahrer

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Tears of a Clown has afternoon sun. It is a large 400-500ft slab of limestone. The Tears of a clown climbing route runs up the center of the prominent slab. It has fun movement on 5.7 slab (some variations possible).

Getting There Suggest change

Travel up the Teton Canyon Rd to the Cave Mountain turn. Cross the bridge and park in the primitive camping area on the left. Walk downstream past the metal gate until you reach the base of the cliff. Clear trail leads there.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Tears of a Clown

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Tears of a Clown
Sport 5 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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Cherty Kurty
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Tears of a Clown
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport 5 pitches
Cherty Kurty
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
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