Route Name: Rain and Snow

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2016

Rock Formation: The Box

Number of lead bolts to be placed: 6

Number of anchor bolts to be placed: 2

Route Difficulty:5.11d

Route Diagrams:

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Proposed Route:

The proposed line follows a steep face with a variety of interesting holds on the west face of the Box formation. The climbing features thin crimps and pebbles with nice exposure. The line has been top roped, all moves have been free climbed, and the difficulty is about 5.11d. Moves are generally fun and varied, with an interesting 5.10 start climbing up pebbles in the first 15 feet. This topo shows bolts 1 through 6 leading to a crack. A medium-sized cam or two can protect the final 15 feet to the proposed two-bolt anchor. Bolt 1 shown is about 8 feet off the ground. The recently installed Box of Rain is about 20 feet right of this proposed route, and the start of The Prow (12a toprope) is about 20 feet to the left.

Name Meaning:

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Existing Route Information

Existing Route Diagrams

A description of the approach (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails leading to the climb and condition of the trail, and state whether there is a durable surface, such as rock.

The approach starts with the standard Mallory Cave trail from NCAR. Just before reaching the Mallory Cave, there is a sign labeled "Upper Dinosaur Mountain Climbing Access" that points to the right. Follow this trail up another 5 minutes to reach the Box on the right. The trail is solid, durable rock or compacted dirt all the way to the base of the climb.

If different from the approach, a description of the descent, (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails, a description of the trail condition and whether there is a durable surface, such as rock. Include photographs of the descent.):

The descent will be a 55-foot rappel to the ground from two new anchor bolts and chains. The descent trail uses the same approach trail mentioned earlier.

A description of the area at the base of the climb (include existing levels of soil compaction, existence of a durable surface such as rock, and existing soil erosion. Include photographs of the area at the base of the climb.):

The base is mostly rock and gravelly soils, with some boulders and small trees. There is no sign of any existing soil compaction, and this area is not well traveled. Large boulders are present and could be used for staging gear.

Has all reconnaissance work that can be reasonably done, short of placing any hardware, been done?

Base Area Photos

Has the route been top roped? Is there loose rock? Is it extremely overhanging?

Yes, the route has been free-climbed on top rope and all moves go free, with nothing harder than 5.11d. There is little to no loose rock. There are brief sections that are slightly overhanging, but the route is near vertical for most of the climbing.

Any additional notes:

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