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The O Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in The O Face

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	Hot Pockets S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	O Face, The TR 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Steel Reserve/ No Reserves S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Stifler's Mom S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	5,679 ft	1,731 m
GPS:	37.50913, -118.57056 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Bridges Out! IMPORTANT LADWP NEGOTIATIONS!! Details

Due to liability concerns, bridges are being removed in the Owens River Gorge at the request of LADWP. The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund are currently in negotiations with LADWP to get this issue resolved. In the meantime, please continue to be good land stewards by respecting these bridge closures and finding alternate crossing points until this issue is resolved.

1) Never park or camp overnight at the access points.
2) Always park off the pavement, taking great care to avoid blocking the gates.
3) Clean up after your dogs. (Local climbers are finding abandoned doggie poop bags.)
4) Pack out all trash and TP, including picking up after others.
5) Use the outhouses if at all possible.

Description

Great sunny spot with fun pocket covered routes

Getting There

Approach as for the northern end of Warning Signs/Muppets Wall and look for a trail heading up river before getting to the base of Warning: Laser Beam and heading toward the obvious steep wall split by a crack (Stifler's Mom 5.9+). Please use the NEW TRAIL and avoid coming in from the base of the Muppets Wall as mentioned in the book. Hopefully the new trail makes access easier and prevents erosion from coming in from above.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The O Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 18 ● Stifler's Mom Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 19 ● Hot Pockets Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 20 ● Steel Reserve/ No Reserves Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 4 ● The O Face TR