Land of High Bouldering aka The Ridge Climbing

Once coined the Land of High Bouldering by the late Robert Drysdale, the intermittent band of limestone walls above Lower Lake Mary had by the mid 90’s, become known simply as The Ridge. This band runs for roughly four miles starting at the Pit, though the good stuff starts cropping up around the west end of Lower Lake Mary. The climbing is generally vertical to overhanging, with many bulge walls that will certainly capture your attention. With stunning views of Lower Lake Mary and Mormon Mountain, this area is both scenic and easily accessed off a highway, so four season access depending on the winter. These areas are laid out west to east as if you were approaching from Flagstaff. 

The style is a mix of juggy and technical which climbs more like an everyman’s Cherry Canyon, though it's logistically and geographically closer to Priest Draw. It’s a route climber’s kind of bouldering with generally featured top outs. Though the highballs do dominate the landscape, there are also tons of shorter problems to be had. All in all, there are plenty of desperates, and a whole lot of high quality moderates. A stick brush and a broom can be valuable tools to have.