Stale Mate

V8- boulder · 10 ft · ★★★☆

First ascent: Mike Beck, 1993/1994

Description

Start with a head height slanted edge, make a punchy move up and climb the left arete of the boulder to the apex. Strange.

Location

On the east facing side of the boulder, left arete.

Protection

2-3 pads

Access

Outside the Scenic Drive, so no timed-entry reservation is needed. Leash dogs.

Wet rock: Sandstone. Stay off the rock for 24 to 48 hours after rain.

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