Mineral Mountains Climbing Guide
The Mineral Mountains offer a solid mix of sport and trad climbing on quality volcanic rock, with everything from mellow slabs to steep technical lines. It's a great area for climbers looking to escape the crowds while still finding well-established routes across multiple grades. Access is generally straightforward, but check current conditions as some areas may have seasonal restrictions.
Classic Routes
The must-do routes that define the Mineral Mountains experience. These are the lines that keep climbers coming back.
Routes
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Solo Slot (5.6, Trad, Chromosome Dome)
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Bring Your Gun To Town (5.6, Sport, Rib Cage)
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Mineral Slab (5.2, Trad, Moss Ledges)
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Dippin Dots (5.8-, Sport, DLK dome)
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Calf Cramp (5.9, Sport, Never Never Land)
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Butt Beetle (5.9, Sport, DLK dome)
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The Gods Must Be Crazy (5.10+, Trad, Geode Dome)
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A Dike Runs Through It (5.10+, Sport, DLK dome)
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Starin' Down the Barrel (5.10c/d, Sport, Redneck Rocks)
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Hard and Fast Saloon (5.11a, Trad, Never Never Land)
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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for building confidence and getting comfortable with the rock quality here. These routes give you a good sampling of what the Minerals have to offer without getting in over your head.
Routes
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Solo Slot (5.6, Trad, Chromosome Dome)
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Bring Your Gun To Town (5.6, Sport, Rib Cage)
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Mineral Slab (5.2, Trad, Moss Ledges)
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Dippin Dots (5.8-, Sport, DLK dome)
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Calf Cramp (5.9, Sport, Never Never Land)
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Butt Beetle (5.9, Sport, DLK dome)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
Step it up with these routes that demand better technique and fitness. Good for pushing your grade or getting solid mileage at your current level.
Routes
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The Gods Must Be Crazy (5.10+, Trad, Geode Dome)
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A Dike Runs Through It (5.10+, Sport, DLK dome)
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Starin' Down the Barrel (5.10c/d, Sport, Redneck Rocks)
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Hard and Fast Saloon (5.11a, Trad, Never Never Land)
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Hard Routes (5.12+)
For when you're ready to get properly worked. These routes will test everything you've got.
Routes
- Ratshit Crazy (5.12a, Trad, Never Never Land)
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Bouldering
The Shot Hole Boulder area provides quality problems across a good range of grades. Worth bringing the crash pads for a change of pace.
Routes
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Rednecking (V3, Boulder, Shot Hole Boulder)
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Convexity (V4-5, Boulder, Shot Hole Boulder)
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Rednecking Arete (V4, Boulder, Shot Hole Boulder)
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Shot Hole (V6, Boulder, Shot Hole Boulder)
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Shot Hole Left (V8, Boulder, Shot Hole Boulder)
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