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The Far Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Far Side

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	Bonsai T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Kaminwurtzen S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	3,106 ft	947 m
GPS:	43.53129, -116.08512 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Camdon Kay on May 15, 2025
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Access Issue: 2026 Seasonal raptor closures, 7/22/2026 update: All walls are open without raptor restrictions. Details

Adding new bolts, new anchors, and new routes at the Black Cliffs are currently NOT ALLOWED pending a BLM environmental assessment. Significant trail work is also on hold. Please contact the Boise Climbers Alliance with questions or for additional information

Description

This outcrop was developed by Michael Stoger and partners in the late 90s and early 00s and is host to the Cliffs' hardest route, Drunken Sailor. This crag features a good spread of sport lines from 5.10 to 5.14

Getting There

Start at a trailhead at the corner of Columbia Rd and Eyee Ave and hike west until arriving at the top of the cliffband. Scramble down gullies on either side of Easter Island, and head upriver along the base of the cliff until you reach the crag.

The crag is on public land, but there is private land near it, so make sure to stay on trails and park respectfully.