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High Plains Drifter 

Drifter Boulder

Submitted By: Tim Steele on Jan 14, 2007
Administrators: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Adam Winters
Elevation: 6,400 feet
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The Drifter


Description 

This large boulder just up the hill from the Peabody Boulders is home to 'High Plains Drifter', a Dale Bard problem that is a must do old-school classic. In addition, there are many other classic problems, especially on the North Face of the boulder.


Getting There 

Walk up hill from the Peabody Boulders.



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Pouya on his send of High Plains Drifter

High Plains Drifter V6-7  CA : Sierra Eastside : Drifter Boulder
Start with sharp patina crimps and make some long pulls slightly up and right to gain a couple of slopers. Make a dynamic move off the slopes to gain better holds and an easy, but airy summit. This problem is a North American classic and a must do for the visiting boulderer.As a note of trivia, John Sherman referred to this problem as a benchmark standard for V6 in the first edition of his Hueco guide when he initially introduced the V-scale. I...[more]


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Descending The Drifter Boulder.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Descending The Drifter Boulder.
Photo by Blitzo.