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Elevation: 1,023 ft
GPS: 46.13658, -92.85931
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Shared By: Sean Patrick on Oct 7, 2010 · Updates
Admins: K Ice, Kris Gorny
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Climber and one of the original Minnesota climbers Pat Mackin gave money to bolt this wall. He was an big figure, guide, mentor and spokesperson for Minnesota climbing community as well as a professional Saxophone player. He died after a paralyzing car accident in 2015 where he was hit by drunk driver and after that was bound to a wheelchair till the end, Sept 9, 2022 -- 7 long years with no climbing. Sad story but with a lasting legacy - Sax Wall. 

West facing great for winter climbing on warmer days with sun. In summer better to start in morning and bring bug spray of course. Great collection of 5.9's, 10's and one 11. All routes are accessible from the top so they can be TR'd. To gain access to the top anchors, approach is 50 yards to the right next to Drill Hole Wall.

If leading, beware of multiple ledges to avoid ankle injuries.

You can climb on Diagonals and Sax walls in the winter when it is 40 degrees or higher on a sunny day no wind. Diagonals faces south and Sax faces west. Sax comes into the sun at 12:30pm. It is a little Dutch Oven sheltered from the wind. Enjoy! almost year round....

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