Bald Mountain Uintas Climbing Guide
Bald Mountain in the Uintas offers solid granite climbing with a mix of sport and trad routes across multiple crags. The area features quality rock and varied terrain, making it a worthy destination for climbers looking to explore beyond the Wasatch. Access involves a decent approach, so come prepared for a full day out.
Classic Routes
The must-do routes that define the Bald Mountain experience. These climbs showcase the best movement and rock quality the area has to offer.
Routes
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Crazy Baldheads (5.9, Trad, The Pass Crag)
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Gong Show, The (5.10-, Trad, The Pass Crag)
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Take The Skinheads Bowling (5.9, Trad, The Pass Crag)
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Wizard's Sleeve (5.9, Sport, The Pass Crag)
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Blue Green Olga (5.8b, Sport, The Pass Crag)
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Crazy Tail (5.8b, Trad, The Pass Crag)
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Komodo Corner (5.8b, Trad, Cobrazone)
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Caging the Cobra (5.8b, Sport, Cobrazone)
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Cobra (5.10a, Sport, Cobrazone)
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10 Bolts To Freedom (5.11a/b, Sport, Cobrazone)
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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for building confidence on granite and getting familiar with the area's character. These routes offer good movement without being overly demanding, ideal for warming up or introducing newer climbers to outdoor granite.
Routes
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Charming the Choss (5.8b, Trad, Cobrazone)
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Nag (5.9-, Trad, Cobrazone)
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Dead Chickens for Komodos (5.9+, Trad, Cobrazone)
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Aaron's Hot Venom Injection Arete (5.9+, Sport, Cobrazone)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
The meat and potatoes of Bald Mountain climbing. These routes will test your technique and endurance while still being achievable for solid 5.10 climbers. Good variety between sport and trad options.
Routes
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Sunglasses and Mustaches (5.10a, Sport, Uncle Paul Wall)
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Blake Effect (5.10b/c, Trad, Cobrazone)
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Frogman of the Uintas (5.10d, Sport, Cobrazone)
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Agree to Disagree (5.10a, Sport, The Pass Crag)
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Soul Rebel (5.10a, Trad, The Pass Crag)
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Steppin' Razor (5.10d, Sport, The Pass Crag)
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Hard Routes (5.12+)
For when you're feeling strong and want to push your limits on quality granite. These routes demand solid technique and fitness.
Routes
- Hemotoxin (5.11c, Trad, Cobrazone)
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