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Elevation: 5,650 ft 1,722 m
GPS: 37.32287, -118.5802
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Shared By: Brad Fauteux on Mar 27, 2016
Admins: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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A secluded boulder that is rarely ever climbed. Named after it's xenolith features, this boulder has some sweet technical and powerful climbing.

It offers a classic v2, an interesting lay-back arete climb and a difficult v6! Something for everybody!

Beautiful scenery and an isolated location and a view of the Buttermilks Main make this a great place to go for a picnic and a climbing session. Amazing quartz crystals can also be found in various spots in the area.

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As for "Painted Cave", but while looking at the problem turn around and look in the distance and slightly right. There is a run-off/ drainage scoop with some boulders in it. This boulder lies slightly uphill from there. About a five minute hike with pads and gear from the Painted Cave Boulder.

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