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Elevation: 5,745 ft
GPS: 51.10815, -115.28808
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Planet Ex? Planet 10? Who cares? this incredible place is home to some of the hardest routes in Alberta.

If you want to crush some incredible lines in Cougar Canyon, this is the place to do it. This area was featured in a short by Jonathan Siegrist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZAFsFkdqwE

He describes it as being an area that has no holds and is based on compression. I think he may be correct about this description.

Multiple Open 5.14 projects, a half dozen 5.13 routes and some good lower grades make this a sure place to crush some incredible climbing during the summer. Shade all day and rain proof make it perfect for summers.

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Hike to the Canadian Fork (where the river forks) and take the right fork. Pick up a trail and hike up and right to Planet X. If it takes you more than 5 minutes from canadian fork cliff, you are lost.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Planet X

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
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Before Dark
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 9
Meconium
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 4
Tickle My Fritter
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
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Shooting Star
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Before Dark
 6
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Meconium
 9
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Tickle My Fritter
 4
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Shooting Star
 10
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
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