Mount Olympus Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Mount Olympus.

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Mount Olympus Climbing Guide

Mount Olympus offers some of Salt Lake City's most accessible alpine-style climbing, with everything from mellow slabs to technical trad routes spread across multiple summits. The mountain sees heavy traffic year-round, so expect company on weekends and start early for the classics. Access is straightforward from the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, though approach times vary significantly depending on your objective.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define Olympus climbing. These routes see traffic for good reason—they represent the best climbing the mountain has to offer across all grades and styles.

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Beginner Routes (5.5–5.8)

Perfect for getting your legs under you on real mountain rock. These routes offer solid introductions to multi-pitch climbing and route-finding without getting too spicy. The West Slabs are particularly forgiving for newer leaders.

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Intermediate Routes (5.9–5.10)

Step it up with more technical movement and committing positions. These routes demand solid gear placement skills and confident movement on varied terrain. Pete's Rock offers some of the area's best moderate trad climbing.

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Hard Routes (5.11+)

The sharp end of Olympus climbing. These routes separate the weekend warriors from the dedicated. Expect sustained difficulty and serious commitment.

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Boulder Problems

Pete's Rock serves up quality problems when you need a break from the long approaches. Good warm-ups or cool-downs for the bigger objectives, with classic movement on solid quartzite.

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