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Middle Marker

Submitted By: Anonymous Coward on Jun 27, 2002
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Description 

This rock encompasses the majority of the Marker area, with the Inner Marker 'behind' it. There are a variety of fixed anchors across the fins and summits - check individual routes for details.


Getting There 

Follow the directions under the area. As you walk up the wide gully, the Middle Marker is the large, complex formation on the right.



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Josh Streifel chalking up at bolt 6.

Don't Stahl 5.10a  SD : Mount Rushmore National Mem... : ... : Middle Marker
The moves on this route epitomize Rushmore climbing. Pinching crystals... side clings... smearing with EXCELLENT friction... it's ALL there.Take one of several options to clip the first bolt... then start crankin'! The line of crystals appears quite obvious from the ground, however putting the moves together may take more thought than you expect. Specifically from bolts 3 through 5. (HINT: The shortest distance between two points MAY be a st...[more]


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By Aaron Costello
From: Rapid City, SD
Jun 29, 2006

I found a nice knife near the base of Gilson Chimney. If you can discribe it, I'll return it. (aaron_c_costello@yahoo.com)