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Elevation: 6,386 ft 1,946 m
GPS: 45.4196, -111.2293
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Shared By: Sarge on May 15, 2007 · Updates
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The sparerib area is part of the Gallatin Canyon Climbing area. This area can be crowded (for Montana standards) but not to anyone else. The hike getting there limits some people. Good ole climbing trail.

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From the parking lot, follow the two track into the single trail along the river for about 3/4 of a mile. Once you have left the rivers edge, take the first major trail to your right (should be a climbers access sign). Follow the switchbacks up past 1st and Blackline Buttresses, past the boxcar sized boulder, until you reach a small ridge line. From here you should first spy the Spare Rib formation. Hike another few hundred yards uphill, and veer left under the first major buttress you come across (Ashes of Stone). Follow the trail across the scree field to the base of Spare Rib Buttress.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sparerib Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 242
Sparerib
Trad 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 36
Zig Zag
Trad 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 12
Ski Tracks
Trad 2 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 27
Mr Friendly
Trad, Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 4
Patriot Act
Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a PG13
 5
Piecrust Promise
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Sparerib
 242
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Zig Zag
 36
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Ski Tracks
 12
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Mr Friendly
 27
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad, Sport
Patriot Act
 4
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Piecrust Promise
 5
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a PG13 Trad, TR
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