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5.9+ YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA E1 5a British PG13
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Routes in Sports Challenge Rock - West Face
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Alligator Tears T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Chick Hern T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Don’t Be Nosey TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Eddie Haskel Takes Manhatten T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Ella-vation T,TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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I Just Told You T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Itty Bitty Buttress TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Mortal Thoughts T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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None of Your Business T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Ranger J.B. T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Ranger J.D. T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Rap Bolters are Weak S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Ride a Wild Bago T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Sphincter Quits T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13 |
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unknown T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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What's It To You T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
| Type: | Trad, 70 ft (21 m) |
| GPS: | 34.01401, -116.1691 |
| FA: | Dave Evans & Randy Vogel, December 1978 |
| Page Views: | 8,719 total · 31/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Dec 24, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This route is the most popular route on the West side of Sports Challenge rock. You can probably find it by just getting in the longest line, but in case you arrive first...Find the left hand end of the W face of Sports Challenge Rock, this will require a small amount of scrambling to reach. P1: Climb up a curving crack and up left onto the top of a small tower, which at the top is not attached to the cliff. A fist-sized cam can be placed as the "last good pro" before reaching this point. Step up and right off of the pedistal to seams out on the main face. Some protection could be had here (S) but placing it out of the crux seems sillier than just running it out a little more to reach a better stance. Most of the holds here are positive, but the climb is not suited to pushing your limits. Continue up this crack to a horizontal rack, then right to another crack and up to a lege just below the summit. Climb onto the summit and belay.To descend, rap from the bolts on the summit (above Rap Bolters Are Weak), or scramble down to the south.
Note- the old guidebook (1992 edition) misnumbers the topo/photo, so beware...
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