Colorado Classics
Geoff Jennings
I'm leaving tommorow morning for an two week Colorado Mtn bike and CLimb
trip.
I was wondering if you folks had some suggestions for some long, fun
trad routes. Not too worried about diffuculty, something 5.9 or less
probably (I can climb hard short stuff anytime in Texas)
We will be staying with friends in Colosprings, Denver and Boulder, so
places within a two hour drive from there are a plus (not neccesary)
Please e-mail with any responses ASAP.
Thanks
Geoff
Pitonmon
Try Satan's Slab.....ten pitches....generally about 5.6 with one 5.8
move....a Layton Korr route, I believe. Werner Braun
Ron Olsen
pito...@aol.com wrote:
> Try Satan's Slab.....ten pitches....generally about 5.6 with one 5.8
> move....a Layton Korr route, I believe. Werner Braun
Be aware that the crux move is on shaky pro (TCUs in a flared seam).
Better choices for long trad routes:
Eldorado:
Bastille Crack - 5.7
Ruper - 5.8
Touch 'n Go to Anthill Direct - 5.9
Yellow Spur - 5.9 or 5.10a
Green Spur to Rewritten - 5.9
Icarus - 5.6
Lumpy Ridge:
Mainliner - 5.9
Pear Buttress - 5.8+
Loose Ends - 5.9+
Kor's Flake - 5.7+
J Crack - 5.9 or 5.10a
Flatirons:
East Face of First Flatiron - 5.6
East Face of Third Flatiron - 5.4
North Face of Maiden - 5.6
--
Ron Olsen
rono...@lucent.com
Boulder Colorado
Jim Wyatt
go to the garden in colo springs.
Larry White
classic moderate climb in the country. While you are there, also check
out The Pear Buttress (5.8+ or 5.9) at Lumpy Ridge.
Larry McDonell
Geoff Jennings wrote:
>
> I'm leaving tommorow morning for an two week Colorado Mtn bike and CLimb
> trip.
> I was wondering if you folks had some suggestions for some long, fun
> trad routes. Not too worried about diffuculty, something 5.9 or less
> probably (I can climb hard short stuff anytime in Texas)
> We will be staying with friends in Colosprings, Denver and Boulder, so
> places within a two hour drive from there are a plus (not neccesary)
> Please e-mail with any responses ASAP.
> Thanks
> Geoff
"The Martyr" 5.9, 3 pitches. In Aiguilles de St Peter in foothills above Colorado
Springs. Not in guide books. 2nd pitch is crux but finish of 3rd pitch is on a very
exposed and exciting but not difficult roof. 1/2 hour drive. True classic!
"Lost in Space" 5.9-, 3-4 pitches. At Sheep's Nose. 1 hour drive.
Several classic multi-pitch climbs at Garden of Gods. (Sandstone)
"New Era" 5.7 (excellent)
"Place in the Sun 5.8
and many others
Larry in Colorado Springs
Keith L. Cowing
In article <4usssi$3...@news.tamu.edu>, Geoff Jennings
<gcj...@acs.tamu.edu> wrote:
> I'm leaving tommorow morning for an two week Colorado Mtn bike and CLimb
> trip.
> I was wondering if you folks had some suggestions for some long, fun
> trad routes. Not too worried about diffuculty, something 5.9 or less
> probably (I can climb hard short stuff anytime in Texas)
> We will be staying with friends in Colosprings, Denver and Boulder, so
> places within a two hour drive from there are a plus (not neccesary)
The Maiden, a pinnacle near the Flatirons, is a 5.7 but has a wild, 115
foot free rappel. Just did it last week. Highly recommended!
Bruce Wenner
The Maiden's a good choice. While you're there, head for Eldorado and
give Ruper or Long John Wall a look.
--
Bruce Wenner
Patrick R. Mulligan
If you are in Denver or Boulder for long you definately need to check out
Eldorado Canyon and Lumpy Ridge.
In Lumpy check out:
- Mainliner 5.9 on the Sundance Buttress. It is, in my opinion the best 5.9 in
Colorado.
- J crack 5.10a on the Book. The most popular climb in Lumpy.
In Eldo check out:
- The Yellow Spur 5.9-5.10b, The Green Spur 5.9, Ruper 5.8, Touch and Go to
Anthill Direct 5.9s, Rosy Crucifixion 5.10 on the Redgarden wall.
- The Long John Wall 5.8, Hand Cracker Direct 5.10a at the West Ridge.
- Over the Hill 5.10b at the Rincon Wall.
- Works up 5.9+, West Buttress 5.9-5.10b at the Bastille.
All of these climbs will be somewhat crouded outside of the West Ridge and Rincon
Wall climbs in Eldo. Don't be afraid of pushing the letter grades up when in
Eldo. The cruxes are relatively short and there are always rests.
Have fun,
Patrick