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Pandemic Area Rock Climbing

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Routes in Pandemic Area

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	20 Second Scrub T,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Choss Dihedral T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Corona Crack T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Dirty Lil Rona Spreader T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Isolationist T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Journey through the Wiggly do's and the Wobbly don'ts S,TR 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Mask Off S,TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Ventilator T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13

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Elevation:	819 ft	250 m
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Description

This is the first concentrated area of recent development at the bluffs and has several prominent cracks of different sizes(fingers,hands, OW) that split the rock. Use the bolted boulder on top of the formation to rappel over ledge and set up TRs. All possible lines at the area now have bolted anchors. It is highly encouraged to do any cleaning/development of climbs with a degree of caution and as potential for having loose rock. South facing sun all day and breeze coming off the river make this crag a true gem.

Getting There

Park at Birch Lake Pullout and walk across the road. Look for two trees flagged with PINK flagging tape which starts the trail leading directly to pandemic area. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles and takes a little over an hour if you are moving at a decent rate. The trail crosses a short area of boggy black spruce which collects water so plan accordingly. Trail is well marked and cut out! Once at the top of the bluff look for fire pit on flat ledge. Directly below lies Pandemic Area. Alternatively, you can grab a watercraft and have an enjoyable float down the Tanana to get there.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pandemic Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● 20 Second Scrub Trad, TR
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Mask Off Sport, TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 5 ● Corona Crack Trad, TR
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 6 ● Journey through the Wiggly do's… Sport, TR