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The Wave Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Wave

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	Blue Horizon S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Gettin' Barreled T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Held Under T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Inside Job T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Oil Slick T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Original Line T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Surfing in a Snowstorm S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	10,726 ft	3,269 m
GPS:	39.12992, -106.67446 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Wave is the 130 foot tall, bullet hard band of grey rock that sits above the area called The Coral. The left side includes the large roof and the route Gettin' Barreled. The middle section typically opens with lower quality rock through a roof sequence then face climbing on excellent edgy rock. These routes typically enjoy slab or small cracks through the grey band. The lookers right side includes the edgy face route Surfing in a Snowstorm. From these anchors you have a great view of the Outer Banks area and the left leaning crack called Riptide.

Getting There

The Wave is typically approached via climbing routes on the lower tier called The Coral. Additionally, you can begin with El Diablo de Oro, and traverse right onto the large ledge system with evergreen trees below The Wave. Be cautious of any loose rock and possible climbers below you!

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Wave

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 8 ● Surfing in a Snowstorm Sport, Alpine
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 4 ● Oil Slick Trad, Alpine
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Inside Job Trad, Alpine 2 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 6 ● Held Under Trad, Alpine
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 4 ● Gettin' Barreled Trad, Alpine 3 pitches