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Elevation: 7,200'
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Submitted By: Andrew Raether on Apr 9, 2012

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Description 

East Facing wall right near the road. morning sun. no choss easy sport climbing. close bolts.


Getting There 

Drive up to Kyle Canyon at Mt Charleston. Take a right on highway 158 toward lee canyon. The cliff is on the uphill side as the road bend around the corner. drop off your gear and park in the pullouts 500 yards before or after the wall. dont park on the road you will be ticketed. good parking option is park as for the mom's cave.


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Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Starter Crag:
Outrageous   5.6     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   
Egregious   5.7     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   
First of the Year   5.9     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   
Baby Steps   5.9     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   
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First of the Year 5.9  NV : Mt. Charleston : Starter Crag
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View of the crag prior to approach ascent

View of the crag prior to approach ascent

Parking pullout just up the road, appx 100 yards from base of approach

Parking pullout just up the road, appx 100 yards f...

Small pine tree for shade in the A.M.

Small pine tree for shade in the A.M.

Nice easy low level climb. Great for starting out in Mt. Charleston. Don't expect the nice and roomy bases found in Red Rock though. Its a new wall and the veg is still pretty agro.

Nice easy low level climb. Great for starting out ...

Cyn headin for the anchors

Cyn headin for the anchors


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By dnoB ekiM
Apr 19, 2012

Good fun. Thanks Andy and Chris for the work! Ok little beginner crag. Could use some mussy's for the anchors.