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Mt. Superior / Monte Cristo Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mt. Superior / Monte Cristo

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	Cottonwood Traverse, The T Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
	Death of a Sling T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	North Ridge of Monte Cristo T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	South Ridge T Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
	Suicide Slab T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Talk Me Off The Ledge T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
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Elevation:	11 ft
GPS:	40.59001, -111.66633 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Mount Superior is located between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and can be easily seen rising above the Snowbird and Alta ski resorts to the north.
The summit area consists of several high points. Most locals call the eastern point Mt. Superior (11,040) and the higher western point Monte Cristo (11,132).

Getting There

Several approaches are possible from both canyons.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mt. Superior / Monte Cristo

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

Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c 301 ● South Ridge Trad, Alpine
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c 34 ● The Cottonwood Traverse Trad, Alpine
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 22 ● Suicide Slab Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 5 ● Talk Me Off The Ledge Trad, Alpine 2 pitches