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The Prism Rock Climbing
Routes in The Prism
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Heart of Darkness T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Left Facet T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R |
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Monkeys In The Clouds T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Pig with Lipstick T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Prism Time T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Right Facet T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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| Elevation: | 10,598 ft | 3,230 m |
| GPS: |
36.59125, -118.57215 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Always check SEKI road conditions and peregrine closures
Details
The SeKi Rock Climbing website nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/… has current closures as well as other climbing information for visitors.
Moro Rock (SEKI) and Chimney Rocks usually have nesting closures every year from April 1 to August 15.
As of April 2016, all routes are open to climbing.
Moro Rock (SEKI) and Chimney Rocks usually have nesting closures every year from April 1 to August 15.
As of April 2016, all routes are open to climbing.
Description
Sixteen (easy) miles in the Sequoia National Park, stands the Prism. A proud formation in an incredible alpine setting. Views of Mt. Stewart, Angel Wings and Hamilton Domes to the south are stunning, but Glacier Ridge and Cloud Canyon are also awesome to look at.
Quality of rock on the Prism and neighboring Saber Ridge (a must if you are in the area) brings up the question, why did it take us climbers such a long time to discover such a gem?!
Quality of rock on the Prism and neighboring Saber Ridge (a must if you are in the area) brings up the question, why did it take us climbers such a long time to discover such a gem?!
Getting There
Take the High Sierra Trail from Crescent Meadow, or from the Wolverton trail-head. Hike about 12-13 miles and take the cut off to Tamarack Lake, which is near Bearpaw Meadow.
If lost, ask the staff at Bearpaw Meadow Ranger Station/lodging for directions. The formations are located about a mile short of Tamarack Lake on the North Side of the canyon. They face South and get sun all day, so it is possible to climb them at any point during the season as long as the trail-head is accessible.
If lost, ask the staff at Bearpaw Meadow Ranger Station/lodging for directions. The formations are located about a mile short of Tamarack Lake on the North Side of the canyon. They face South and get sun all day, so it is possible to climb them at any point during the season as long as the trail-head is accessible.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Prism
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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