The Gate Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by Scott Stoddard & Michael Beck

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The Gate area is one of where bouldering began in Little Cottonwood back in the 1960's. The 'Standard Overhang' is one of the most popular intermediates in the canyon along with several other nearby favorites like 'Surprise Ending', 'E.B.P.', 'Left Side Direct' and the goof 'Party Trick'. Some of the best moderates in the canyon can also be found here with the well known slabs on the west side of the Gate Boulder and Greasy variations on the neighboring Spinal Twist boulder as well as fun aretes and faces on the Tower Boulder. Advanced problems include 'Crystal Pinch', 'Superfly... Show more
This digital The Gate climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your The Gate days smoother, safer, and more dialed. The Gate area is one of where bouldering began in Little Cottonwood back in the 1960's. The 'Standard Overhang' is one of the most popular intermediates in the canyon along with several other nearby favorites like 'Surprise Ending', 'E.B.P.', 'Left Side Direct' and the goof 'Party Trick'. Some of the best moderates in the canyon can also be found here with the well known slabs on the west side of the Gate Boulder and Greasy variations on the neighboring Spinal Twist boulder as well as fun aretes and faces on the Tower Boulder. Advanced problems include 'Crystal Pinch', 'Superfly' and 'Barfly' on the Standard Overhang boulder. 'Spinal Twist' is an older elite problem put up by Chris Sharma, and there are loads of other elite variations on the Standard Overhang Boulder. The Banjo zone is less trafficed but has several great problems and a newer zone including several undone projects for the adventurer. From the parking head up a short trail in the north west corner of the parking lot

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TIAGO NICHOLS
@Tiki_5
Standard Overhang v3
★ 5(v3, Solid)
Two Days Ago
REUBEN RICHARDS
@RNR_Sendy
Left Side Direct Sit v7
The cross over move is splendid
★ 4(v6, Solid)
8.9.2026
BROOKS T FISHER
@bfish
E.B.P. v3
I may have gone too far left at the top.
★ 4(v3, Solid)
8.7.2026
BROOKS T FISHER
@bfish
The Ramp Low v3
★ 4(v3, Solid)
8.7.2026
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