Colorado · Rock climbing · Silverton

South Rib via The Back Up Plan

Entry-level route among two climbs catalogued at Snowdon Peak.

5.7
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is South Rib via The Back Up Plan open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name South Rib via The Back Up Plan, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of only two routes catalogued at Snowdon Peak, this climb sits at the entry point of the grade span found here.

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