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Brain Drain
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Located in the Retable Rock sector, this climb sits in the middle range of the 40 routes catalogued at Needles Eye Area, which span from 5.2 to 5.12+. First ascent: Barbara Devine & Kevin Bein, 5/29/80.
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Needles Eye Area
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South Dakota climbing on distinctive formations in the Needles Eye Area.
Fan, The
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South Dakota crag with varied climbing for multiple skill levels.
Seashell
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and accessible terrain.
Bell Tower
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South Dakota climbing crag with varied routes and distinctive rock formations.
Galaxy, The
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and solid rock.
Point / Beside The Point, The
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South Dakota climbing on natural rock with varied terrain.
Thin Fin
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South Dakota crag with distinctive vertical formations and varied climbing.
Little Devils Tower Trail
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South Dakota climbing on scenic rock formations near Little Devils Tower.
Photographers' Peak Area
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and scenic surroundings.
Loeber's Leap
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and accessible rock formations.