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Pandemic Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Pandemic Rock

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	Cure, The S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Funemployment S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Positive Antibodies S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Second Wave, The S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Stimulus Check S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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Elevation:	9,683 ft	2,951 m
GPS:	40.3067, -105.52446 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Area Closure ended but timed entry permits are REQUIRED Details

Per Julius Beres & Matt B: $2 timed entry permits issued by RMNP are definitely required if you arrive after 9a and before 3p.

Per Bob Siegrist: as of 6/11/20, the parking areas are no longer blocked off. RMNP is open.

Per Matt B: this area is currently closed to all visitors due to temporary RMNP closures. The entire parking area is blocked off. Please do not threaten access to this area by climbing during this closure to all visitors.

Description

Most climbs here face north and catch shade during the summer days. The climbs here are varied, but many climb through steep roofs or bulges with good technical face-climbing in between.

Getting There

Pandemic Rock is the first major formation you will see while approaching higher areas at The Crags. Look for a 150 foot cluster of stone just below the Woodstone and 100 feet west of Slot Rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pandemic Rock

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 10 ● Stimulus Check Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 16 ● The Cure Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 5 ● Positive Antibodies Sport 2 pitches