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Saddle Crag

Nevada > Southern Nevada > Christmas Tree Pass

Description

Saddle Crag.

Getting There

Either approach the east and 4th-class slab/house-sized boulders, or hike in from west to the notch in the center of formation and continue down the north face between the domes.

Routes from Left to Right

5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
 0
● Chemical Ali Memorial Climb
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 3
● Tough Shiites
Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 4
● NE Face of Saddle Crag
Trad 4 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
● Funnel of Love
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Chemical Ali Memorial Climb
 0
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Trad
● Tough Shiites
 3
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● NE Face of Saddle Crag
 4
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 4 pitches
● Funnel of Love
 1
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad

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This is an update to a photo posted. Crags were name by those climbers who first attain the summits of these formations. The original names are posted here.
[Hide Photo] This is an update to a photo posted. Crags were name by those climbers who first attain the summits of these formations. The original names are posted here.
The crown of granite at the top of the feature.
[Hide Photo] The crown of granite at the top of the feature.
East face of Saddleback Dome NE route and Funnel of Love on north face. Approaching Funnel from this side is slabby 4th class between house-sized boulders. Approach from west face is a zig zag up to saddle then hop down to route. Latter is easier approach @ 30-45 min.
[Hide Photo] East face of Saddleback Dome NE route and Funnel of Love on north face. Approaching Funnel from this side is slabby 4th class between house-sized boulders. Approach from west face is a zig zag up…