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South Dakota
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East Gruesome (Laptad Route)
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One of five routes catalogued at East Gruesome, spanning 5.9 to 5.12. First ascent October 1979, Paul Muehl, David Emery, Dick Laptad, Julie McFarland.
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Spire Four
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South Dakota climbing on distinctive regional rock.
Spire Three
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South Dakota climbing on distinctive spire formations with varied terrain.
Cathedral Spires
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Vertical spire climbing on featured South Dakota rock in the Black Hills.
Spire five
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South Dakota climbing area featuring varied routes on local rock formations.
Station 13
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South Dakota climbing area with routes for multiple skill levels.
Khayyam Spire
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South Dakota crag with vertical climbing and varied routes.
Spire Two
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South Dakota climbing area featuring vertical rock and varied climbing experiences.
Incisor
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and solid rock.
Thin Fin
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South Dakota crag with distinctive vertical formations and varied climbing.
Point / Beside The Point, The
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South Dakota climbing on natural rock with varied terrain.