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The Aspen Boulder

California > Sierra Eastside > Mammoth Lakes Area > Mammoth Lakes… > Mammoth Creek Rd

Description

This solitary volcanic block hosts several problems that range from easy slabs to a stout test-piece.

The volcanic rock is solid and smooth but small crimpy holds offer hope to those that want to try.

The south face of Aspen Wall is the standout problem here.

Getting There

From Old Mammoth road drive down Mammoth Creek Road for .8 of a mile. The boulder will be seen on the left, but drive on another 50 yards to a parking area on the left.

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Mid crux on Aspen Wall, V7
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Aspen Boulder South West Face Topo
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Aspen Boulder North West Face Topo
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Aspen Boulder East Face Topo
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Aspen Boulder South Face Topo
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[Hide Comment] Essentially in pure bouldering there are start holds and the natural easiest problem, lineates itself.

Of course if lines are pushed or squeezed you could be “doing them incorrectly” or breaking them.

Some of these are quite pure and good and others are squeezed and likely to have wide grade variability / meaningful routefinding interpretation.

Great rock! Jun 23, 2023