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Mid Rib Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mid Rib

Unknown T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13

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Elevation:	10,038 ft	3,060 m
GPS:	40.30556, -105.52312 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	220 total · 13/month
Shared By:	Ross Swanson on Sep 5, 2023
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Area Closure ended but timed entry permits are REQUIRED Details

Per Julius Beres & Matt B: $2 timed entry permits issued by RMNP are definitely required if you arrive after 9a and before 3p.

Per Bob Siegrist: as of 6/11/20, the parking areas are no longer blocked off. RMNP is open.

Per Matt B: this area is currently closed to all visitors due to temporary RMNP closures. The entire parking area is blocked off. Please do not threaten access to this area by climbing during this closure to all visitors.

Description

North face of MID Rib is a striking series of black and white bands with several crack and bolted lines on over hanging rock.We did not encounter any loose rock.

Getting There

As the approach trail meets the first talus field, Slot Rock is seen above on the right and Mid Rib is seen to the north on your left. Cross the talus field following cairns. Then as the trail rounds the western end of Mid Rib, the white and black banded overhang north face comes into view. A very prominent diagonal crack capped by a series of roofs leading to a saddle atop the ridge comes into view first. Continue up the talus field and a second crack system comes into view.

It is less than a mile hike up. The coordinates are: 40 degrees N, 18.495' 105 degrees W 31.387'.