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Elevation: 7,124 ft 2,171 m
GPS: 39.32256, -120.32249
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Shared By: Colonel Mustard on Sep 20, 2011 · Updates
Admins: Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Ky Bishop, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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This south facing wall gets a lot sun until late in the day. The overhanging nature of the rock makes it climbable into the winter since it avoids the wet.

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It is to the far left and around the corner of the North Star wall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gemstone Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
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● Fire Opal
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
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● The Pearl
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● Fire Opal
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● The Pearl
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
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View of the steep Gemstone Wall from the approach
View of the steep Gemstone Wall from the approach
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