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Shovel Point

  
Submitted By: nodin on Apr 12, 2006
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Shovel Point as seen from Palisade Head.


Description 

The more moderate of Tettegouche's two sea cliff crags, Shovel is more popular with boy scout troops, church groups and top ropers. This notwithstanding, more than a handfull of full value classics are to be found here. Must-dos include Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies, Gold Plated, Rosses Crack and others.

This spot is popular with tourists as well and they will likely watch you climb and ask you questions.

You are encouraged to stay on the trails and use the new statepark placed anchors (the biggest bolt hangers ever!). Be kind to the trees as well...


Getting There 

Park at the statepark rest stop and hike northeast following the signs.



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Dave Rone on Narcoleptic Epic in July of 1985. The new Fires were the key to success!

Narcoleptic Epic 5.11d  Minnesota : Tettegouche SP (North Shore... : Shovel Point
No single crux, just continuous highly-technical stemming in a smooth dihedral. On the lead the pro is solid but sometimes requires patience to find and get in. (and you won't likely be feeling real patient!) Nice spot for a belayer at the bottom of the route. Otherwise, toprope it and just enjoy the moves....[more]


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Shovel Point on a cloudy February morning.

Shovel Point on a cloudy February morning.