Smith Rock - Monkey Face

[spotly]

Climbed the Pioneer Route on Monkey Face last Saturday (May 6th). This was my second trad climb (first was Midway route at Castle a month ago) so leading the first two pitches was especially fun. Took a wrong turn right away but what the heck, extra climbing. We had the route to ourselves the entire time! I expected bolts on the last pitch so didn't much care for that one. Had a blast. More pics and longer report here if you're interested.

[corvallisclimb]

way to go for it

[mtnmedic]

Thats what im talking about !

[texplorer]

Nice job, I remember my first time up the monkey. A great bit of fun! With your ambitious attitude you'll be on big walls in no time.

[spotly]

Thanks. It was a blast and I'm looking forward to getting down there again in the fall...if my loan for gas money comes through.

[corvallisclimb]

If your in to the aid thing try the west face aid route about 5.6 C1 and the exposure is un beatable. Route beta here.