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The prow on Mongoose Block.

Description 

Mongoose Block is the largest and arguably the best boulder in the Snake Pit. This perfect, bullet sandstone block features many easy to moderate routes with mostly flat, sandy landings. Sit down starts can be added to almost any problem for a grade boost, but its two overhanging aretes are fun at any grade.

Getting There 

To find Mongoose Block, park at the South Parking Lot and hike north on the Ute Trail that lies just east of the road. Hike a couple hundred meters, and Mongoose is the large, chalked-up boulder on your left.

The Classics

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Unknown V7 aka Slapper V7-8  CO : Colorado Springs : ... : Mongoose Block

This is the hardest problem on this boulder that I know of. Start low on left sidepull and a really low, right pinch....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO

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Lindsey crushing the West Overhang.

Lindsey finishing up the V0.