Monkey Face
One of the favorite rock climbing challenges at Smith Rock (and there are many) is Monkey Face, shown here on the right slope of that butte behind.
When viewed from the south, the top of the pillar resembles the face of a Monkey complete with a mouth, nose, and eyes. The pillar is four-sided and bulges on all sides near the top making all routes to the summit quite challenging. The formation contains some of the most difficult climbs in the world.
It's most famous route, Just Do It 5.14c is still a test piece route for aspiring climbers."
Happy Friday!
Monkey Face
One of the favorite rock climbing challenges at Smith Rock (and there are many) is Monkey Face, shown here on the right slope of that butte behind.
When viewed from the south, the top of the pillar resembles the face of a Monkey complete with a mouth, nose, and eyes. The pillar is four-sided and bulges on all sides near the top making all routes to the summit quite challenging. The formation contains some of the most difficult climbs in the world.
It's most famous route, Just Do It 5.14c is still a test piece route for aspiring climbers."
Happy Friday!