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Center Roof Problem

V0-1, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),  Avg: 3 from 25 votes
FA: John Evans '60s (most likely)
S Dakota > Rapid City Area > Meat Packing Plant > Vegan Boulder

Description

Center Roof Problem has no official name that I am aware of, but for now I will call it that because it seems to fit well. This problem is somewhat high, but the crux is within safe falling distance. Also, the landing is fairly smooth other than a rounded rock at the bottom.

Whether you decide to set a TR off of buttonhead bolts or boulder it out, this is an excellent moderate boulder problem that is great fun.

Follow the obvious route up jugs through the highest part of the boulder, a little bit left of center. Crank through great incut holds to a blocky hold near where the rock turns vertical. Then beware of possible suspect holds that may break near the top. I have seen at least one hold break off up there. Descent is easy off the back side.

Protection

Pad and spotter, or a toprope can be set up off of a bolt or two at the top

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[Hide Comment] I'm sure the locals already know this, BUT, if you are a beginning climber, or new to the area, the bolts mentioned in the description above are old, rusty and no longer have the hardware necessary to set up a top rope. However, with that said, this is a must do boulder for the beginning climber who wants to try something steep with big, thuggy holds. For the free soloist (with no spotter), three large pads, laid next to each other (in a large, square pattern) is the near perfect - bare minimum - set up if you want to top out. Two friends, who each brought two of their own pads, would be even better. For all those folks, who wish to increase the fitness - old school style (without the use of an indoor gym or moon board) - this is a super good boulder for ARC training and 4 x 4's. I try to work this boulder into my "training regiment" at least once a month, if possible, and I am always surprised by how often I have the whole thing to myself for hours at a crack. Also, for those who want it noted, this is the perfect winter training boulder since it sees full sun, almost all day long, and is situated on ground that easily becomes free of ice and snow, even in the middle of February. Feb 15, 2020