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Michmash

International > Asia > Israel

Oldest Recorded Crag in History

The site of perhaps the oldest recorded crag and free-solo ascent in human history, ~3000 years ago. The north and south cliffs were named Bozez and Seneh.

"Between the passes by which Jonathan sought to cross over to the Philistines’ garrison, there was a sharp crag on the one side and a sharp crag on the other side, and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh. The one crag rose on the north opposite Michmash, and the other on the south opposite Geba....Then Jonathan said to the young man who was carrying his armor, “Come and let us cross over...Then Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor bearer behind him..." 1 Sam. 14

Getting There

A 30 minute drive 20 km from Jerusalem to the north. In West Bank area next to the Palestinian town of Mukhamas. Surrounded by private farm land. Make sure to talk to the locals!

Routes from Left to Right

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad

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North Facing side where the majority of developed climbing exists.
[Hide Photo] North Facing side where the majority of developed climbing exists.
This is the approach view with the descent gully coming up in the foreground. While there is climbing on the visible cliff on the opposite side of the canyon, the majority of the high quality climbing is below, out of view.
[Hide Photo] This is the approach view with the descent gully coming up in the foreground. While there is climbing on the visible cliff on the opposite side of the canyon, the majority of the high quality clim…
This constitutes about 1/4th of the available rock. Height of the crag in the foreground is about 35 meters.
[Hide Photo] This constitutes about 1/4th of the available rock. Height of the crag in the foreground is about 35 meters.
Michmash crags
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Michmash valley
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Michmash valley
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Ploney Almoney
[Hide Comment] Access is difficult and the approach is about 45 minutes each way on foot. Don't try to find it on your own. Feb 23, 2017