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Orifice Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in Orifice Wall
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Another Word For Eureka S 5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c |
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Ape Debate S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Brightest Fire, The S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Coup d'etat S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c |
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Davin's Route (Teegerstrong) S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c |
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Disfigured Foreigner S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Disfigured Oedipus S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Eureka S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Flyer Starter S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Gettin' Off The Porch S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Granite of the Apes S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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Hard Day at The Orifice S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Harder Day (AKA Hard Day Direct) S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Heel-A Monster S 5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c |
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Hereiophobia T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Huck Fin S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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In Search of Silence S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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Oedipus Complex S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Orifice Politics S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Taking a Kneebar S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Unattended Consequences S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Unknown S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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| Elevation: | 9,000 ft | 2,743 m |
| GPS: |
32.43251, -110.79804 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 62,112 total · 486/month | |
| Shared By: | Hendrixson on Jul 21, 2014 | |
| Admins: | adrian montaño, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
Access Issue: Potentially unavailable to climbing February through July if raptors are breeding here.
Details
This area is historically used by nesting falcons, hawks, owls or other raptors. Breeding season varies but is roughly February through July. Nesting raptors are protected by law.
If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.
Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.
More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…
If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.
Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.
More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…
Description
The Orifice Wall, which is one of the most popular and unique crags in Southern Arizona, boasts some of the steepest and hardest climbs in the region. Classic lines include Hard Day at The Orifice, Orifice Politics, and Coup d'etat.
The wall is relatively impervious to the frequent summer monsoon rains, sees shade almost all day (after 10:30am), and is almost entirely fixed chain draws. On summer weekends the crag is frequently busy with lines on some routes.
The overhung nature of the climbing demands heel-hooks and knee-bars, a rarity in Tucson. A knee pad is recommended for some of the lines.
The wall is relatively impervious to the frequent summer monsoon rains, sees shade almost all day (after 10:30am), and is almost entirely fixed chain draws. On summer weekends the crag is frequently busy with lines on some routes.
The overhung nature of the climbing demands heel-hooks and knee-bars, a rarity in Tucson. A knee pad is recommended for some of the lines.
Getting There
Approach the The Fortress using the directions up one level. Trend left without losing elevation until a fixed chain appears. Put on your harness and clip into the chain using either a quickdraw or sling. Carefully traverse onto the ledge from which all the climbs start.
Classic Climbing Routes at Orifice Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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