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Don't Shoot, I'm Only the Belayer 
If You Can Climb It, You Can Condemn It 
Safety Blade, The 
Stems From Controversy 

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Description 

The Grotto is the name of the primary rock at West World.


Getting There 

Follow directions as described in the West World climbing area.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Grotto:
Don't Shoot, I'm Only the Belayer   5.10d     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet   
The Safety Blade   5.11a     Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Stems From Controversy   5.11c     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
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Featured Route For Grotto

Stems From Controversy 5.11c  SD : Mount Rushmore National Mem... : ... : Grotto
This route starts from the ledge on the left side of the wall. There is a water groove that turns into a box type dihedral with double cracks that this route follows. Prepare to test the rubber on your shoes on this route. Move up and right into the groove then follow feature of distinction to anchors. The crux is protected with gear you will hve to place. A must do pitch...Full stem ahead! The name is derived from all of the false accusations being made at the time by a climber who has done ver...[more]   Browse More Classics in SD