Seasonal raptor closure at Monument Area MORE INFO >>>
Rock climbing is not allowed 1/4 mile either side of the Monument due to a nesting pair of Golden Eagles. The birds are using Staender Ridge as a perch therefore it is also within the closure area. The trail which is on the backside of the Monument is open to through traffic, but hiking is not allowed around the cliff faces.
A very interesting route. It wanders a bit, has some funky old hardware and a lot of variation. Start with the same first bolt as Moons of Pluto (use a long sling on the 1st bolt) and then move left. Zig zag your way up the face to a final steep move below the anchor. Careful lowering off.
By Andy Laakmann Site Landlord From: Jackson Hole, WY May 13, 2007 rating: 5.10b
The bolts have all been replaced and positions improved. They are bomber now and the route is perfectly protected. Not too many bolts, not too few bolts. Just right.....
As good as 5.10 gets at Smith. Good, fun knob pulling! A 60m just makes the belay ledge, so watch your ends.
Did this climb Moons of Pluto and Bad Moon Rising. These were my introduction to the knobs and I love them. Three best pitches I have done at Smith in my three days of climbing there.
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