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Rib Rock North, Lower (Rib Cage) Rock Climbing

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Routes in Rib Rock North, Lower (Rib Cage)

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	Dyer/Sanford, The S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Leaner S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Paradoxical Movement S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Pneumothorax S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Ribbed for Her Pleasure S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Solar Plexus S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Spare Ribs S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Texas Pete S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a

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Elevation:	9,739 ft
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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

The North Face of Rib Rock is expansive and has been separated here by routes that fall above or below the steep cave known as "The Ribcage".

This wall comprises some of the most continually steep rock at the crags aside from the Wizard's Gate. Recent development has yielded quality lines in the 5.12 range that are well worth the hike. Climbers have been visiting this wall for decades, and there are many other great unlisted routes downhill from the cave that should be explored during your visit. Helmets are advised.

Getting There

If the Rib Cage is your sole destination for the day, it is best accessed via a trail that breaks off from the trail to the Woodstone. This trail stays low in the forest crossing under slot rock until you are underneath the gully between Rib Rock and Mid Rib. From here, scramble up through talus until you reach the base of a steep wall on your right (the left side of Rib Rock).

GPX track: https://caltopo.com/m/DB93.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rib Rock North, Lower (Rib Cage)

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

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Ribbed for Her Pleasure Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 23 ● Solar Plexus Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 9 ● Spare Ribs Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 8 ● Texas Pete Sport 2 pitches
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 7 ● Paradoxical Movement Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 8 ● Pneumothorax Sport