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On the Prowl

5.10d, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 8 votes
FA: John Gogus
New Mexico > New Mexico, oth… > Sitting Bull Falls > Big Horn Wall

Description

This "new" route was not included in the NM & TX Falcon Guide. This is likely the least-good route on the Big Horn Wall, but it does offer something moderate a safe(er) distance from the bees.

The route begins right on the approach trail ascending a short slab to a right leaning crack. Lieback & undercling up the steep crux bulge, grope for some good pockets, then heel-hook and swing around the prow to get established on the gray slab. Funky climbing with small holds up the long gray slab lead to the anchor.

It's possible, and not too hard/dangerous, to traverse right from the anchor to rig TRs on Smoke Signals or Ghost Dancers.

Location

Furthest left route on the Big Horn Wall, climbs the long gray slab at the left margin of the cave.

Protection

Bolts to 2-bolt anchor.

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After pulling over the bulge the route climbs some technical face climbing to the top. October 2018.
[Hide Photo] After pulling over the bulge the route climbs some technical face climbing to the top. October 2018.
The opening lieback moves of On the Prowl.  Its all downhill from here.
[Hide Photo] The opening lieback moves of On the Prowl. Its all downhill from here.
High on the prow of "On the Prowl" ( get it?!)
[Hide Photo] High on the prow of "On the Prowl" ( get it?!)

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Monomaniac
Morrison, CO
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] I'm not totally sure on the name. I got it from RC.com. Nov 11, 2007
Frank Stein
Picayune, MS
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] This is actually a nice route that starts out steep and finishes techy. I give it just two stars only because all else at sitting bull is just so good. Nov 6, 2017