South Summit, Regular Route  5.9 R

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Type:  Trad, 2 pitches, 500 feet, Grade II Consensus:  5.9 [details] FA:  Mike Baker, Cameron Burns, April 6, 1991 New Route:  Yes Season:  all year Submitted By:  Camster (Rhymes with Hamster) on Apr 18, 2008 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Climbing on the Navajo Nation is ILLEGAL. MORE INFO >>> While some have made clandestine ascents in the area without incident, others climbing on the Navajo Nation have had their gear confiscated or have been fined. It is unclear what the specific consequences would be if confronted by Navajo authorities. It is unclear if one can get permission to climb here from someone with the appropriate authority to legitimize climbing here. Some climbers have talked to locals, especially the grazing-permit holders, and respectfully asked permission, and have had really positive experiences, climbing as well as a cultural experience, in some areas on the Navajo Nation. This area is included for historical purposes mainly, and as a location to put those amazing photos everyone has. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

There is a big gully on the northeast side of this plug that leads up and jogs around to the south and west. Scramble up it several hundred feet until between the north and south towers. Then, make your way up the north face o the south tower. The climbing is a bit run-out, but there is really only one pitch of tricky climbing.

Location 

As described above.

Protection 

A couple of big cams (#4) are useful, as is a small mixed rack of gear. The rock is quite good.