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Bat Cave Rock Climbing

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Routes in 1. Bat Cave

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	Axis of Evil S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Crystal Therapy S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Dark Night S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Fang Shui S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	H3 S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Holeistic Healing S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Horrorscope S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Letting Go S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Molten Magma S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Palm Reader S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Path to Enlightenment S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Rifle-esque S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Subaru Nation S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Tacoma Man S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a

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Description

This is the obvious spill-off area which has formed a large amphitheater. Overhanging sport climbs on positive holds is the standard here. At first glance, I thought it was loose choss, but it is surprisingly good basalt. This is a very beautiful spot, please respect it and tread lightly. STICK CLIP IS A MUST! All routes require a pre-cliped first bolt and Consider a Helmet.

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Getting There

See Vista Verde or Taos Rock: Climbs and Boulders of Northern New Mexico by Jay Foley. Publisher: Sharp End Publishing, 2005

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bat Cave

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 25 ● Holeistic Healing Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 15 ● Subaru Nation Sport
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a 9 ● Tacoma Man Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 8 ● Rifle-esque Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 12 ● Crystal Therapy Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 4 ● Path to Enlightenment Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 7 ● Fang Shui Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 3 ● Letting Go Sport