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Elevation: 1,764 ft 538 m
GPS: 34.89915, -99.33277
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The crustier side of Quartz. Some short lines, plus the chossy solo line, Devil's Slide. Shade early, blazing late.

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Hike the trail that goes around the west end of the formation.

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Location: 02. Backside Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at Backside

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Dimitri soloing with the devil on a windy day in 2020 at the Fall Gathering.
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