Trickster Coyote 

FA:  Unknown Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.7 [details] Length:  1 pitch Views: 79 page views Submitted By: Steve Marr on Nov 7, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Access is always an issue here. MORE INFO >>> Please do not litter and observe all regulations. We had to fight to regain access at one time, and we don't want to lose the privilege again. Local ethics and refuge regulations are that no bolting is permitted unless expressly authorized by the park. Leave the hammer and nails at home, no fixed gear please. Everything will go clean. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment This area is designated as Charon's Gardens Wilderness Area MORE INFO >>> Currently the the US Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the Comprehensive Conservation Plan and reviewing activities for compatibility. Contact the Access Fund or the Wichita Mountains Climber's Coalition for more information on how you can get involved in keeping the tradition of climbing safe in the Wildlife Refuge. Use extra care to avoid doing anything to change the natural resources in any way. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment This area is within the Charon's Gardens Wilderness Area MORE INFO >>> Currently the the US Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the Comprehensive Conservation Plan and reviewing activities for compatibility. Contact the Access Fund or the Wichita Mountains Climber's Coalition for more information on how you can get involved in keeping the tradition of climbing safe in the Wildlife Refuge. Use extra care to avoid doing anything to change the natural resources in any way. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

BETA PHOTO: Trickster Coyote.

Description 

Trickster Coyote is located down and to the left of the vegetated, boulder strewn gully that splits Wintergarden Wall and is immediately left of Changeling. Both climbs start from a small, overgrown belay stance below the prow on the left side of the wall. Start below a small overhang. Boulder up to and through the overhang (decent protection), and pull up into a dihedral using good holds higher up. There are a couple of sketchy, thin face moves about a third of the way up (crux). The protection is adequate, but the stances are a little awkward. The difficulty eases above the face as the cracks get better. Belay on a good ledge above the route, and rappel off a good tree 20 feet to the right. The rock here is course and crystalline.

Protection 

Standard rack (small gear helpful). Gear anchor, tree rappel.