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1. Bat Cave

Submitted By: Jfoley on Dec 16, 2006
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This is the obvious spill-off area which has formed a large amphitheater. Overhanging sport climbs on positive holds is the standard here. At first glance, I thought it was loose choss, but it is surprisingly good basalt. This is a very beautiful spot, please respect it and tread lightly. STICK CLIP IS A MUST! All routes require a pre-cliped first bolt and Consider a Helmet.

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  • 10. Guillotine (chopped)
  • 11. Unfinished 12 a/b


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See Vista Verde or Taos Rock: Climbs and Boulders of Northern New Mexico by Jay Foley. Publisher: Sharp End Publishing, 2005



The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for 1. Bat Cave:
Holeistic Healing   5.11-     Sport   
Subaru Nation   5.11b/c     Sport   
Molten Magma   5.11d     Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Tacoma Man   5.11d     Sport, 1 pitch, 45 feet   
Rifle-esque (Chaturanga)   5.12a     Sport, 80 feet   
Crystal Therapy   5.12a     Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
Path to Enlightenment   5.12a     Sport, 45 feet   
Letting Go   5.12c     Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
Fang Shui   5.12c     Sport   
Horrorscope   5.13a     Sport, 1 pitch, 85 feet   
Axis of Evil   5.13a     Sport, 1 pitch, 85 feet   
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Jay Foley workin' for the FA of Letting Go.Photo:Bob'D

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Water streaks at base of bat cave.<br /><br />Image courtesy of andrewburr.com. All rights reserved.

Water streaks at base of bat cave.

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Tim Naylor's original route guide/topo<br /><br />Image courtesy of andrewburr.com. All rights reserved.

Tim Naylor's original route guide/topo

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By tim naylor
Aug 22, 2007

stick clip recommended for this area, even essential! large sharp holds on choss but very fun climbing. most put up on lead so please excuse bolt placements. lots of work to clean and bolt these climbs. wear a helmet. grades very subjective due to limited ascents, please feel free to comment

By Bill Ballace
From: Pullman, Wa
Nov 5, 2007

I pulled one hold and literally felt another crumble in my hand, so it is highly advisable to wear a helmet and have your belayer in location free from possible debris. I realize that this is a newish area and New Mexico does not see a lot of traffic but between here and Utopian Vista I pulled three holds (btw I weigh 150lbs so it isn't like I'm some monster of a human). If these two areas see some traffic and clean up some they will be great. I really like the movement that this rock yields.

All you Greenies should Head on down South to New Mexico for some clipie, clipie, and of course Green Chile at Orlando's.

By tim naylor
Jun 12, 2009

it is very easy to get off route in the b.c. not much chalk yet, lots of holds, and only a few ascents so different sizes and styles will use untested holds. They will probably get downgraded as they clean up, some feel lots easier already. Just pretend you are alpine climbing and enjoy the adventure.