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Elevation: 10,500 ft
GPS: 37.46275, -118.74503
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Shared By: Eric Sorenson on Feb 25, 2007
Admins: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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This area is not separated out by Marty Lewis's guide, but it makes sense to me, since these routes are primarily bolted. Not all routes are depicted in the Mammoth Area Rock Climbs guidebook, so I wanted to make a separate area for these routes.

This is a good area for ending the day to get a good pump if you haven't yet had enough are are getting cold in the shade. The wall stays in the sun a little longer than the main cliff face.

Important note: This cliff is located in the John Muir Wilderness, no motorized equipment is allowed. That includes power drills!

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This is the first climbable rock face one encounters on the approach to the Patricia Bowl crags. It would be the farthest left area when looking up at the cliff from below.

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Classic Climbing Routes at First Cliff, Left Tower.

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 51
Stoic Tree Arete
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Stoic Tree Arete
 51
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Heliotropic
 17
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
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