Type: | Sport, 70 ft (21 m) |
FA: | Mark Rolofson, Ken Trout and Marsha Trout 1992 |
Page Views: | 812 total · 12/month |
Shared By: | EChristensen on Jul 27, 2019 |
Admins: | Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson |
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The land surrounding the crags is a mix of Forest Service and private inholdings. Several of the minor roads lead to private summer cabins, some of which are quite close to the cliffs.
The main roads are all on public property, but don't drive down anything resembling a driveway or leading to a residence. Maintain a low profile when climbing here. Keep dogs in control or consider not bringing them out here. Camp well away from any cabins, watch your campfire carefully, and pack out all trash! The cliffs and access are all on public land and legit, but the proximity to private holdings requires sensitivity and best behavior. Be good stewards to this special area and we'll all enjoy it for years to come!
The main roads are all on public property, but don't drive down anything resembling a driveway or leading to a residence. Maintain a low profile when climbing here. Keep dogs in control or consider not bringing them out here. Camp well away from any cabins, watch your campfire carefully, and pack out all trash! The cliffs and access are all on public land and legit, but the proximity to private holdings requires sensitivity and best behavior. Be good stewards to this special area and we'll all enjoy it for years to come!
Description
According to Trevor Bowman's Rock Climbs of the Eastern Big Horns, this route was described by Ken Trout as "small hold torture." I disagree. While there are a few small crimps, I thought this was a fantastic route with a great variety of movement and holds on terrific, dead vertical rock. Incredibly sustained 5.11+ climbing with almost no easy moves on the entire pitch.
Location
Poker Face is located on the right side of a clean white arete a few hundred feet right (south) of Bury the Hatchet. The obvious, tightly spaced line of ring bolts is Poker Face. Scramble up the small 12ft tower to begin the route. There is potential to hit the tower going to the second bolt so it might not be a bad idea to bring a stick clip.
There is a closed project on the left side of prow and two 5.13s on the overhanging face right of Poker Face.
There is a closed project on the left side of prow and two 5.13s on the overhanging face right of Poker Face.
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