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Just don’t think about it Morty

5.9+, Trad, TR, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3 from 4 votes
FA: ShanJ2me, Matt Eisenbraun
S Dakota > Needles Of Rush… > Mt Rushmore Nat… > Breezy Point > W World > Grotto
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Description

Start in a casual vertical hand crack to a small bulging roof 1st crux, place one or 2 bomber hand size  pieces and get after it!  You will then get a couple of good finger size pieces sling these long and traverse right to the arete / “spire” . Easy but heady (Just don’t think about it Morty- Urrrrp!)  Peek into the crack at the base of the “spire” a perfect spot for a .75 & a creative.3 above that. Step right of your gear & Then fun and thought provoking  Crystal pinching to the top .

Location

This route is located at the southern most tip of the West World Formation, less than 100’ from HWY 244.  Not actually in the Grotto proper. 

Protection

Stoppers, .3-#3 Cammalot, 4 bolts, bolted chain anchors.
Throw your rope to the  skiers right of the “spire “ when rappelling.

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Mark Rafferty
Rapid City, SD
 
[Hide Comment] Super fun route that eats up gear down low. Crux is not where you expect. Jul 4, 2018