Routes : North America : United States : New Mexico : Albuquerque Area : Sandia Mountains : Shield, The
Shield, The
About Shield, The:
The biggest wall in the Sandias, there are a couple grade VI's here. Check with the USFS for seasonal raptor closures. The Knife Edge is an easy 45min-1 hour approach. The SW face can be accessed a number of ways, all with high epic potential. Expect 2-3 hours to approach these routes. |
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Rock Type: | Granite |
Type of Climbing: | Trad |
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Routes
SequenceSequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. | Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
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Procrastination | 5.9 | 1 | ||
0 | Standard "S" Route (3) | 5.5 | 2 | |
1 | Knife Edge | 2 | ||
1 | Rainbow Dancer | 5.11a | 2 | |
1 | The Promise Land | 5.12c | 1 |