Prime Rib of Goat

Climb Prime Rib: A Classic Multi-Pitch Adventure in Mazama

Experience the Stunning, Exposed 5.9 Climbing on Mazama’s Iconic Prime Rib Route

Located in the heart of the Methow Valley, Prime Rib offers a classic multi-pitch adventure that promises technical challenges, exciting exposure, and incredible views. Whether you're aiming to push your limits on a mid-range sport climb or you're ready to take your multi-pitch climbing skills to the next level, Prime Rib is a perfect route for climbers seeking an unforgettable alpine experience.

Climb Highlights: 

• Epic Exposure: Experience exhilarating vertical movement and awe-inspiring panoramas as you climb one of Mazama's most renowned routes.

• Challenging Yet Accessible: With a grade of 5.9, Prime Rib provides an excellent challenge for climbers looking for moderate movement but want to take on a longer, more exposed route. With eleven exciting pitches ranging from 5.4 to 5.9, this route offers easier climbing intermixed with challenging cruxes to give climbers of any ability a rewarding experience. 

• Well-Protected Climbing: Enjoy a variety of moves on solid granite with well-placed protection, offering both a thrilling and secure adventure.

• Alpine Adventure with Minimal Approach: A short approach leads you to this alpine gem, combining the thrill of a full-day, 11-pitch climb with an accessible trailhead.

What to Expect on Your Climb: 

• Experienced Guides: Our guides are local experts with extensive personal climbing resumes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience while you push your climbing boundaries.

• Tailored Instruction: Whether you're looking to improve your climbing movement, improve your multi-pitch transitions, or push your endurance, your guide will give you coaching and feedback to help you meet your personal goals.

• Essential Safety Skills: Learn key techniques such as belay transitions, managing gear, rope handling, and rappelling efficiently.

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Don’t miss the chance to enhance your climbing skills with this incredible, iconic multi-pitch climb! Secure your spot today to explore the stunning rock climbing that the Methow Valley has to offer.

Best For

• Intermediate Climbers: Ready to tackle a multi-pitch sport climb with exposure and commitment. The 5.9 cruxes will challenge you, but with our guides’ support, you’ll gain confidence on this stunning route.

• Advanced Climbers: Push your skills with the technical systems required for a route of this caliber, focusing on efficiency, strategy, and rope management on multi-pitch routes.

• Climbers Looking to Build Multi-Pitch Skills: If you want to refine your multi-pitch techniques in a stunning alpine setting, Prime Rib is the ideal route for making the transition from single-pitch to multi-pitch climbing.

Learning Outcomes

• Route Finding: Improve your route selection and navigation skills on alpine routes, learning how to plan out your climb, read the rock, and approach new routes with confidence.

• Technical Skills: Improve your rock climbing technique, from managing your gear to using proper handholds, footholds, and body movement on vertical terrain. Learn how to move smoothly and fluidly on longer, multi-pitch routes.

• Anchor Building: Learn from your guide about the art of building strong, reliable anchors in a variety of settings.

• Rope Management: Learn how to manage your rope efficiently across multiple pitches, improve belay transitions, clean gear, and conduct multiple rappels efficiently.

Itinerary

This schedule can be adapted for multi-day or single-day trips, depending on your availability.

• Day 1: Meet your guide for an introduction to the Prime Rib route. After a gear check, spend the day honing your skills on shorter routes around Mazama. This is the perfect opportunity to warm up with single-pitch sport routes at local crags while refining belay transitions, gear placement, and movement.

• Day 2: Focus on technical skills, including anchor building, rope management, and rappelling techniques. These skills will be crucial for your success on Prime Rib. You’ll also begin practicing efficient multi-pitch transitions as you tackle shorter, multi-pitch routes in Mazama.

• Day 3: Climb Prime Rib! You’ll apply everything you’ve learned as you ascend this 5.9, 11-pitch route. Your guide will offer real-time coaching, tips for efficient climbing techniques, and feedback for your goals. At the summit, soak in breathtaking views of the Methow Valley and surrounding mountains. Finish the day with a debrief and discussion about your climb, and a celebratory snack at the famous Mazama Store!