Ponderosa
V7-8 boulder · ★★★☆
Route 2 of 3 from left to right on Ponderosa Boulder, with Ponderosa Left on its left and Pine Cone on its right. Ponderosa Boulder has 3 routes, from V5 to V8-9; 1 is harder.
First ascent: Andy Raether, 2012
Access
The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.
Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.
More routes on Ponderosa Boulder
- Pine Cone V5
- Ponderosa Left V8-9