Pear and Apple (Bouldering)

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

Description 

Many of the problems are at the base of Pear and Apple in the large boulder field but some of the boulders are well before it just as you get into the woods that lead up to Pear and Apple.

A group of us sort of took this area by storm and put up a lot of problems. Some of them might have been done well before us by some of the older guys. I listed the FA's as our own but if you see one that was done already just send me a message and I'll gladly change it.

Getting There 

Park at the sunset parking area and take the same trail that leads to basically all the climbing in Charon's Garden. Take the trail left when you reach the first creek crossing and follow it until you see the large boulder shaped like an A.

The Classics

Featured Route For Pear and Apple (Bouldering)

(lip traverse) V7-8  OK : Wichita Wildlife Refuge : ... : Guardian Boulder (AKA A-fra...

Starts on the Eastish side of the boulder (the side closest to the trail) Sit down start on the slopers and follow the terribly slopy lip to the right and top out on the arete. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in OK