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Elevation: 9,010 ft
GPS: 41.19495, -111.87356
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Shared By: James Garrett on Jul 15, 2012 · Updates
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C

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Well known to skiers in winter at the Snowbasin Ski Area, this cluster of crags which comprise the Needles has wonderful alpine quartzite.

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Approach time from the Needles Lodge/Gondola is about 5 minutes. The formation is noted on every summer and winter trail map to the area.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Needles

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Needles Nirvana
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
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Needles Nirvana
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
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