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Elevation: 6,632 ft 2,021 m
GPS: 43.84911, -103.53343
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Almost always in the shade although the west face does get late afternoon sun.

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Take the 4/5 gully to the top. It is the formation between Spire 4 and the Eyetooth.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Tusk

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
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● Tagua
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
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● An Elephant Never Forgets
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● Tagua
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5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
● An Elephant Never Forgets
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13 Trad
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L to R : Eyetooth, TUSK and Spire 4
L to R : Eyetooth, TUSK and Spire 4
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Climbers on Tusk. July 12, 2020.
Climbers on Tusk. July 12, 2020.
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Tusk is the formation to the left (northeast) of Spire 4 (largest formation in the center).<br>
Tusk is the formation to the left (northeast) o…
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