Peak Mountain 3

Legs, The

Description

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The Legs (also called the Nutcracker) is a smaller formation left of the main Questa Dome, and is the 2nd biggest rock in the area. It is home to a nice popular 3-pitch 5.8 route (Bear Mtn. Picnic Massacre), with a 5.10 variation (more info on this climb can be found in J.Foley's Taos Rock). This formation is a good choice for a first visit to this area.

2 ropes are required for the standard rappel descent but there's also a walk-off option if you continue to the summit of the Questa Flatiron.

There is also potential for find-your-own adventure climbs in the 5.5-5.8 range up the low-angle crack systems right of the Legs, yet left of Questa Dome proper.  Some of these are documented elsewhere (see link in comment below).


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