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Elevation: 5,501 ft
GPS: 36.09485, -115.48188
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The Aeolian Wall is the unmistakable and massive diamond-shaped feature that comprises the entire right side of Mt. Wilson. Bounded on the left side by the prominent Resolution Arete and on the right side by Wind God Tower, this awesome wall terminates at the summit proper. The Aeolian Wall is the site of the "Original Route" on Mt. Wilson, the Aeolian Wall V 5.9 A3. Done by Joe Herbst and Larry Hamilton in 1975. For those curious about the name, an Aeolian is a harp that produces musical sounds when the wind blows across the strings. A resonant experience for many Red Rocks aficionados to be sure.

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If you can't find the Aeolian Wall, perhaps you should consider climbing somewhere closer to the road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Aeolian Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A1
 76
Resolution Arete
Trad, Aid 24 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 344
Inti Watana
Trad 12 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 21
Gift of the Wind Gods
Trad 10 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 4
The Wicked
Trad 15 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c C2 R
 4
Salami Wand Kenobi
Trad, Aid 14 pitches
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 49
Woman of Mountain Dreams
Trad 17 pitches
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 4
Cactus Connection
Trad 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Resolution Arete
 76
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A1 Trad, Aid 24 pitches
Inti Watana
 344
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 12 pitches
Gift of the Wind Gods
 21
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 10 pitches
The Wicked
 4
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad 15 pitches
Salami Wand Kenobi
 4
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c C2 R Trad, Aid 14 pitches
Woman of Mountain Dreams
 49
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad 17 pitches
Cactus Connection
 4
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad 3 pitches
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