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The Bouldering is on sharp dacite similar to granite on egg shaped boulders. The surroundings consist of hills, craggy outcrops and ponderosa pine forests making for a pleasant day of shady bouldering on a warm day.
The problems range from V0- to V8 and offer anything from difficult slabs to jug
pulling in roofs. The landings vary in quality, so bring a pad. Some problems
tend to finish a little high so be careful. |
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| Weather |
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The Weather is best during the spring and fall with conditions dry and warm. Winter is freezing because the cliff faces west and is shaded by trees. Summer can be hot with afternoon thundershowers so climb in the morning or evening. |
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| Camping |
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The Camping is best a couple of miles up Shultz Pass Rd. All the camping is unimproved and free. Please clean up garbage and dispose of human waste. Hotels, showers, and food are located in Flagstaff 15 minutes away. Do not camp at the climbing area.
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| Directions |
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West Elden is located 15 minutes north of Flagstaff. Take Highway 180 north toward The Grand Canyon. Just after the Northern Arizona Museum turn right on Shultz Pass Rd. Follow Shultz Pass Rd. for .5 miles and then turn right onto Elden Lookout Rd. Follow Elden Lookout Rd. for 2.7 miles and park. The rock will be on the right side of the road. |
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| Ethics |
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The Ethics at West Elden are as expected. Don't drill holds, be nice, don't feed the locals. |
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| Guide Books: |
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A Cheap Way to Fly by Tim Toula, Falcon Publishing, 1991. |