Mission Impossible Backside- Guide

After climbing Mission Impossible fairly early on in my wanderings at the lake, you would have thought I'd looked at the backside of the boulder earlier. For whatever reason, it was only a little over a year ago that Ben and I cleared the brush back from its base and found 4 great climbs. Ben nabbed the first ascent on all of these lines, and we repeat them often these days.

All four lines are moderate, and the landing is great. This makes the Mission Impossible boulder one of the best for warming up and beginning climbers. Its great to start your day by circuiting through these four, and then going to the opposite side and climbing Mission Impossible. Give it a try.



1. Mission Enough (v0)- Climb the left arete.

2. Mission Possible (v0)- Climb the crack that runs parallel to the left arete, while staying off of the arete proper. Though this may seem like an eliminate, it actually climbs naturally and doesn't feel contrived.

3. Mission Direct (v0+)- A great intro to slab climbing. Head straight up the center of the face, balancing on small and devious slopers. Don't wimp out and reach for the aretes!

4. Tomcat (v0)- Climb the right arete. Like Mission Impossible, but easier.