I am looking to climb Monkey Face sometime this summer. I would like to stick to the 5.8 West side route, but is it possible to climb it without aid climbing? Also, is there a place where this route is detailed better than it is on MP (i.e. with pictures). Thanks!
the easiest free route up monkey face is Monkey Space 5.11b. the route starts at Bohn Street and can be accessed from either the southeast side (standard start to pioneer route) or from the west face variation 5.8
If you can't handle the bolt ladder getting into the mouth then you probably should find something in the Dihedrals to climb and stay off the Monkey. Probably want to avoid the entire west side.
Or maybe learn how to stand up in a sling.
As far as details about the Monkey...have you tried Google? You'll be amazed at what you'll find with a little searching.
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