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The Steep

Submitted By: jbak on Apr 10, 2006
Administrator: Greg Opland
Elevation: 7,500 feet
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This is why they call it The Steep. Nancy cranking...


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One of the best small sport crags on the mountain. Sees very little traffic. For more complete info including left-to-right ordering see my website... http://members.cox.net/johnnlindabaker/thesteep.htm


Getting There 

To locate on topo map, look about 1.5 mi south of Summerhaven, and about 1000 ft west of the upper Sabino gaging station. Approach via Aspen Trail.



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By Eric Rhicard
Jun 26, 2006

This place is great! I have yet to climb anything I didn't think was worth doing. The only problem is that many of the anchors are placed in a location that causes them to run over some edges. Some do not have chains so you will want to bring some one inch webbing to replace what is there. Or better yet bring some quick links and some chains two or three sets ought to do it.

By Christian
From: Tucson, Az
Dec 21, 2006

There's also some fun moderate climbs there and it's a great place for some variety i.e. for climbing some 10s with a lot of overhanging but juggy sections.

There's a couple of 5.8s down and around the corner to the right that can be used to warm up for the three 10s. Haven't tried the 11As yet but they look pretty stiff..

To get to the Steep, leave the main trail near the top of the hill where it makes a sharp right turn and immediately look for a cairn on a chopped tree up and to the left...

By GRupp
Jul 19, 2007

thx JB
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