Begin with a delicate mantel and a bit of a run-out from bolts one to two, then climb up an enjoyable tower, rest up, and embark up the clean wall above on ever smaller holds. Some unique knobs help when other features run out, leading to the crux finish. This is an excellent 5.12- and right at the top of the best routes in the canyon.

Freight Train

Frankenwhore

Castles in the Sky

Deadly Nightshade

Face Plant

Pumped Up Kicks

One Move to Rule Them All

Isla De Los Locos

Train Leaving Gray

Using the communal start, climb to the large ledge and sit and think about life before embarking on the crux delicate slab moves and a thrilling sloper just over the ledge. A sloppy belay could end in serious consequences, most falls are safe though as it is tightly bolted at the crux.

Another resistance testpiece. The intro boulder problem doesn't quite prepare you for the continuously difficult climbing that is capped by a boulder problem just short of the chains. Both the quality of the movement and the quality of the rock improve as you move higher up the route. Though often wet due to the large water streak extending down from the chains, one can sometimes climb this route when the water streak is flowing because most of the holds are not exactly in the steak. Above the chains that are only at half height of the cave are 3 extension-projects, waiting for an strong and visionary climber.

From the communal flower start, climb up and slightly left from the large ledge. While this route serves as the warm up for most people climbing this far down the canyon, it is still quite difficult. The route's character is mostly vertical, delicate climbing on smaller holds. Proposed grades have varied from 5.11b to 12a, with most agreement found at hard 5.11.

While not on the Antiquities wall proper it's the closest wall. This route can be accessed year round (even when the water level is up) because it sits on a legde up off the river. When the river is down it is easiest to walk down the riverbed to access this boulder but you can walk to it from Isla de Los Locos. Most people stick clip the first and 2nd bolts. Starting with your left hand in the crack/OW face climb left to slopers and then up through a good slot, clip the last bolt from here to protect against groundfall potential while going for the lip. This line is waiting for someone bold enough to boulder it, the topout is easy once the lip is gained but a fall from the lip could land you in the river(bed)!

This route has a little bit of everything: roof moves, compression, big power moves, and technical crimps! Get after it! Rave reviews from the few who have tried this route.

Do you climb V8 and want a sport climbing project that that you wont get terribly pumped on? Here's the route for you! Climb up and underneath the roof to the obvious undercling rail. From here boulder up using a small pinch and crimps to the namesake "move." Once you've done the move shake out a good stance, and prepare to enjoy the victory romp to the chains; mostly 5.10 climbing with a move or two of 5.11 to keep things interesting. This blank looking route yields holds upon closer inspection, so don't let the looks scare you away!

Isla is the iconic test piece of the area. A departure from other bozeman climbs, this is a true resistance route where the crux could be considered 3 bolts in length, and it is possible to fall much higher. A 5.11 introduction leads to a cave where several variations of no hands rests can be had. Prepare yourself because the rest of the way there is no place to more than chalk up and take a breath. Immediately leaving the cave you are meet with long moves between good holds leading to the "crux" pulling over the next roof. Keep it together and cruise the final pumpy run the the lip of the wall and enjoy the foot traverse left to the anchors pumped out of your gord.

Climb the first nine bolts of Freight Train then bust out right on new ground. A crimpy traverse with big feet leads to the crux. Great movement on terrific rock. A great warm-up if you're trying the harder routes on the Antiquities Wall.

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