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Road Conditions – Last updated: 06-02-2008
The second gate is now open!(Thanks for the report Matt)
Road Opened Road closed
2008 06-01
2007 May 12-06
2006 06-17 November
2005 06-15 11-28
Route Updates – Last updated: 06-26-07
Big Chief
Flame Thrower,10d**** - 17 bolts. Some of the bolts are so close together they are easy to skip. Hence, the miscount in the guidebook.
Sawtooth Ridge
I spent a lot of time at Sawtooth Ridge summer/2005 checking out the routes.
I got on everything at least three times and dragged several of my unsuspecting friends on the climbs as well.
Below are the statistical results for the quality and difficulty ratings.
Skimmy,10b***
Jimmy,8***
Hunchy Bunchy Banana Pants,7**
Pollo Del Fuego,9***
Lord Braggart,11c***
Weezitation(previously a project immediately right of Lord Braggart),11d**
Rumsfeld’s Revenge,11c****
Axis of Evil,11b****
Threat Level Orange,10c***
Exit Strategy,11c**
Pre-emptive Strike,10c****
R.P.G.,11b**
Spider Hole,12b***
Shock & Awe,10c****
Sixteen Virgins,10d***
Weapons of Mass Destruction,11d*
Remote Outpost - This is a lone crag at the far right(south) end of Sawtooth Ridge. It is separated from the main Sawtooth Ridge formation by a gully. It is located approximately 500 feet right of the approach trail.
Two bolted climbs are located at this crag. They are listed here from left to right.
Unknown,9****
A large slab of rock leans against the wall at the base of the route. This intimidating looking line offers steep climbing on positive holds. After a balancy crux at the second bolt, pass left of the roof. The upper portion of the climb finishes on a unique upward slanted thin ledge.
Roof-Roof,10a**
This climb is located at the right(southern) most end of the formation. A left leaning undercling crack leads to a double roof system. Above the roofs the climb continues on a slabby face.