Bouldering the Monster Wall

Bouldering the Monster Wall, Priest Draw, Flagstaff, Arizona

Photograph by David Finch

A local climber on Disco Polly (V6) at the Monster Wall in Priest Draw.

Perfect limestone and overhung pockets make Flagstaff climbing a powerful place to play.

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