PRINT: Rock Climb Call of the Wild, Wasatch Range

Call of the Wild

5.6, Sport, 30 ft (9 m),

Avg: 2.6 from 195 votes
FA: Tristan Higbee, Christian Burrell
Utah > Wasatch Range > Southern Wasatch > Rock Canyon > Wild

Description

This is a very unique route. There's nothing else like it in Rock Canyon, or even American Fork. Just about every hold is a huge, juggy pocket. The pockets are awesome! Also, this route has the world's greatest undercling. Enjoy!

Location

The left-most of the two obvious, pocketed slab routes on the right side of the Wild. Just right of the corner crack that is Heart of Darkness.

Protection

4 bolts to chain anchors.

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Call of the wild

Call of the wild... (Canon 70d)

Picture of the route Call of the Wild

"Undercling!" ... Christian on the greatest undercling in the world. (He really wanted me to add this picture...). It looks like he's giving me the bird. He's not. I promise.

Fun lead climb at night

Atop call of the wild

Must do if you're bringing along climbers that need a confidence boost and a good reminder of how fun climbing can be.

Justin at the top of Call of the Wild.

Jonny Wilson, belayed by Tristan Higbee, on Call of the Wild (5.6) at The Wild. Photo by Christian Burrell.

Christian Burrell, belayed by Jonny Wilson, on Call of the Wild (5.6) at The Wild.

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Christian "crisco" Burrell
PG, Utah

As good as it gets! The hard part is deciding which amazing holds to actually use. There is a perfect 2 finger pocket on th left as you move up to bolt #2 and the best undercling in the world just past #4 on the right. There is NOT a better 5.6 in the canyon! Jul 22, 2008

Tristan Higbee
Pocatello, ID

5.6

Though short, this route is really unique and fun. How many other 5.6s are there in the area that are better? And there is only one other limestone 5.6 in the canyon (the direct start to the first pitch of Cool World). So, when compared to other routes of its grade, I think this is a fantastic route. Jul 23, 2008

Tristan Higbee
Pocatello, ID

5.6

I did this route again yesterday and was surprised to find it relatively dirty. The rain must wash down dirt and pine needles from above. Too bad. Sep 18, 2008

Christopher Sorensen
Provo, UT

5.6

Yeah, I had the same problem, but it wasn't a big deal. This route is a lot of fun. Oct 20, 2008

Darren Knezek

5.6

I gave this one four stars to make up for the bomb on Antelope. :) Great climb on outstanding rock! May 26, 2009

Christopher Sorensen
Provo, UT

5.6

Climbed this one again, and if I had a vote, I'd say it's the best 5.6 in the canyon. Awesome line, great pockets and holds. Sep 7, 2009

BJB
Salt Lake City, UT

5.6

This is some of the most beautiful rock I've seen in the canyon. Easy climbing on perfect pocket holds. Jun 16, 2011

Canyon Copa

Perfect route for those learning to lead climb. The area is also great for a "social climb." May 30, 2012

Spence Webb
Colorado Springs, CO

5.6

Really cool pockets throughout that you won't find anywhere else in the canyon! I agree, this is probably one of the best 5.6 climbs in the canyon. I appreciated how the ground was flat for the belayer- I feel like you don't find that much in RC honestly and this is the perfect place to set up a hammock or chairs as you wait for climbs. Jul 26, 2020