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DescriptionOf the two Cottonwood Canyons, BCC is lesser known for its amazing climbing. Despite this, there are hundreds of routes on dozens of crags scattered throughout the length and on either side of the canyon. Climbing is primarily on quartzite which tends to be slippery and hard, however it also offers numerous holds jutting out at all angles. Because protection may be more difficult in quartzite than in the granite of LCC, BCC tends to have more sport routes, but the majority are trad climbs. Some of the picnic areas have entrance fees. Ice ClimbingThere are a handful of ice routes in BCC. Almost all of them are on the North side of the canyon and receive a lot of sunlight so they don't often come in real thick. But when they do it makes for some enjoyable climbing. Probably not recommended for beginners because the routes are mostly thin, but during a thick year one can find an occasional short climb with top rope potential. BCC ice generally comes in late and leaves early. Getting ThereBig Cottonwood Canyon climbs east out of Salt Lake City at about 7200 South. From the North, take the I-215 loop to Exit 6, the 6200 South Exit. Head East on Hwy 190, following signs to the ski areas of BCC (Solitude and Brighton). Turn left on Fort Union Blvd, which heads up into the canyon. From the east, 7200 South becomes Fort Union. From the south, follow Wasatch Blvd and turn right on Fort Union. The 7-11 on the corner of Wasatch and Fort Union is a good place to stock up on Mtn Dew.
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 Locate the obvious arete that divides the north and east faces of the cliff. Begin left of the arete.Pitch 1:Face and crack climb up and over the roof (5.6). Continue up easier, broken rock to belay on good ledge atop pillar below slanted roof.Pitch 2:Climb up right and follow wide crack left of arete to small belay stance on the arete.Pitch 3:Face climb up the steep, exposed arete, stay out on the arete as much as possible moving at times from ...[more]
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