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Aloha

5.12a, TR, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3.5 from 10 votes
FA: unknown
S Dakota > E Side SD > Palisades SP > Chockstone Tower

Description

Do overhanging face to the left of " The Bitch" towards the top gets really crazy with little overhangs and pointy rock formations.

Protection

Top Rope or Trad Top Rope placement can be set up by scrambling up " West Slab" 5.3 to place gear.

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Moving on up.
[Hide Photo] Moving on up.
More crux work.
[Hide Photo] More crux work.
The crux.
[Hide Photo] The crux.
After the crux.
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Halfway point.
[Hide Photo] Halfway point.
RP on Aloha. Very fun starting moves.
[Hide Photo] RP on Aloha. Very fun starting moves.
Aloha 5.12 route beta
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Jim Slichter
Hill City, SD
  5.12
[Hide Comment] When I climbed here on a regular basis, I felt this was the hardest climb at the Palisades. There were several sections that were at least 5.11+ with no place to rest in between. The route finishes with an overhanging hand crack that is still fairly hard but seems like a breeze because you are not hanging on by the tips of your fingers for the first time since you left the ground. Jan 7, 2014
Mikel Madsen
Rapid City SD( raised) and…
5.12
[Hide Comment] A fun Bouldery start and the overhanging hand crack make this a classic agree with Jim on this one! Jan 8, 2014