Mega classic line up the right side of the Thermopylae Wall! Stretch or jump up to the first good hold and climb the right-leaning flake system up the overhanging wall, topping out on jugs after a high crux. The further right you top out, the more you'll be over nasty boulders below.

A sit start will add considerable difficulty but not necessarily considerable fun. You decide.

Gates of Fire

Balance of Power

Table for 300

Bricklayer

Dining in Hell

Garden Elf

Located about 30 feet left of 'Gates of Fire' in the dihedral on Thermopylae Wall.  Sitdown start on a sloping ledge on the right side of the dihedral, layback up the flare and top out left.  'Table for 300' is an extension of this problem, sitdown start from good holds about 8 feet right of the dihedral (V3/4).

In the center of the boulder a long crimper rail leads up and right. Start matched on the rail and climb up, trying your best not to break the wafer (you'll know it when you grab it). Technical and strenuous.

The butt-dragging extension start to Dining in Hell on the Thermopylae Wall. Sit start low and right matched on a blocky jug (see photo) and traverse up and left, finishing on Dining in Hell. Fun moves.

The Thermopylae Wall is about 150 feet uphill and slightly west of Stinkin' Slopers, and immediately downhill of Balance of Power. This would be a fine place to hold off a vast Persian army with a small band of Spartans. On the right side of this wall is the classic Gates of Fire.

This is a relatively easy climb with big moves between huge brick shaped holds up a striking overhanging boulder. It is high enough and has a bad enough landing to feel spicy if you aren't used to airing it out, but the excellent holds and interesting moves make this a climb not to be missed.

Sit start on the horn of the lowest rail and head straight up good rails to the top.

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Routes in Thermopylae Wall