Upper Security Risk

Golden Eagle with lunch (red fox) photo taken near...

Description 

Mainly sport climbing, but there are some trad lines also. I haven't climbed much here, but there are some high quality sport climbs especially in the more difficult grades. Most of the routes are long, so bring up to 14 QDs. Bring tape for the crack climbs.

There have been eagle nesting closures which have limited access to this crag in the Feb. 1 - July 31 timeframe.

L->R:

A. S Buttress, 9+, 1p, 80', gear & bolts from B.
B. Pup, 9, 1p, 100', bolts.
C. Crash Test Blondes, 11, 1p, 100', bolts.
DA. S Buttress Direct, 10, 1p, 90', gear.
E. Led Astray, 11-, 1p, 80', bolts.
F. Crossfire, 9, 1p, gear.
G. Cracking The Code, 11, 2-3p, bolts.
H. Just a Little Insecure, 12-, 1p, bolts.
I. Get Smart, 10+ R, 1p, 100', gear.
J. Plan B, 12, 1p, 100', bolts.
K. The Juice, 12+, 1p, bolts.
KL. The Juiced Flyer, 12-, 1p, bolts.
L. Hot Flyer, 11+, 1p, gear or bolts.
M. Hot Wire, 12+, 1p, 100', bolts.
N. Cappuchino, 10+ R/X, 1p, gear.
O. Espresso, 10+, R, 1p, gear.

Getting There 

Hike as you would to Happy Hour Crag, but instead of veering left, keep heading straight up the hill.

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