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Maximum Overdrive

5.12b, Sport,  Avg: 3.6 from 30 votes
FA: Mike Cronin
S Dakota > Spearfish Canyon > Big Picture Gully > Big Picture Wall

Description


Stellar climbing on pockets and edges. There's a move out there that requires a little overdrive. Another MC classic.

Location

Big Picture Wall

Protection

Handful of draws

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Lee Treveen busting into Maximum Overdrive
[Hide Photo] Lee Treveen busting into Maximum Overdrive
McNabb maintaining on Maximum Overdrive
[Hide Photo] McNabb maintaining on Maximum Overdrive

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AJ O.
Arvada, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Like the rest of the climbs on this wall, getting off the ground is the hardest part. The middle of the climb is great, and the movement between the pockets is truly enjoyable. However, the ending few bolts on the dark grey slabby rock is reachy and not that fun. It might just be me, but I don't know what makes this a 4 star climb. Sep 5, 2017
EChristensen
Bozeman
 
[Hide Comment] Climbing to the OG anchor location is the best and most fun pocket pulling I've done in Spearfish Canyon but I thought the climbing above to the current anchor was a big detractor. Four star 12a and one of the best in Spearfish if you finish on the Quest for Fire anchor and three star 12b to the higher anchor. Oct 1, 2023