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The Oven Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Oven

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	American Spirit S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Baked Buns S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Bun In The Oven S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Climb Against Nature S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Good To Be A Gaper S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Half Baked S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Happy Pappy S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Sundance S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Sunshine S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Under Cooked S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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Elevation:	7,072 ft	2,156 m
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Description

The Oven hosts a nice selection of 5.9-5.12 routes and sees relatively little traffic, despite it's proximity to the main approach. As the name suggests, this area bakes in the sun and is great for colder days.

Getting There

From the notch ("North Pass") on the main approach, head right (instead of left towards the Center Wall/Center Cave). The Oven is the first wall you'll come upon with a concentration of routes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Oven

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 7 ● Good To Be A Gaper Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 26 ● Sundance Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 27 ● Half Baked Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 5 ● Baked Buns Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Bun In The Oven Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Under Cooked Sport