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5.10a

  

Star Quality Votes   
Casey Bernal
scott e. tarrant
CHRIS.T
Ryan Kane
Matt Toensing
R P Finney
Tombo
Joseph P. Crotty
DavidH
climberKJ
Brett Merlin
Clayton Laramie
Ray Lovestead
PaulPaulMan
climbhigh
SUTFIN
max seigal
Ryan Fischer
Nick Wilder
Larry Pedigo
tooTALLtim
Steven Lucarelli
PerryMason
Steve Kahn
Ternes
kirkadirka
Ernie Port
John Lloyd
Ron Olsen
Guy Humphrey
Elijah Flenner
craigw
Warren Teissier
Stich
Mark Roth
Edward Jenner
Wanderinfree
Jeremy
Ben Mottinger
Michael Komarnitsky
David Houston
Danny Inman
Dpurf
Rob Kepley
kevin fox
Ryan Bibler
Ben Ingman
Chris Fisher
khoa
Paul Hunnicutt
Gregger Man
Andy Laakmann
Phil Lauffen
Artley G
Dustin Clelen
slim
Ben Helgeson
Dustin B
Chris Archer
Wayne Crill
Phillip Morris
Merk
Ian Wolfe
Paul S
patrick kadel
Josh Janes
Tony B
Jack Gerber
CheyenneWills
tom selleck
Dane Casterson
Mike McHugh
FC John
Jason Price
Ben Hamilton
Armin
David Heese
jay baichi
Willow Toso
Mike Morley
Merlin
Micah Isaac
David Conlin

Suggested Ratings  Consensus: 5.10a
Wayne Crill5.10-
Chris Archer5.10-
David Houston5.10a
Joseph P. Crotty5.10a
Phillip Morris5.10a
Mike McHugh5.10a
Merlin5.10a
Casey Bernal5.10a
Paul Hunnicutt5.10a
Andy Laakmann5.10a
Steven Lucarelli5.10a
Ray Lovestead5.10a
Matt Toensing5.10a
R P Finney5.10a
DavidH5.10a
Jason Price5.10a
Chris Fisher5.10a
Guy Humphrey5.10a
Ernie Port5.10a
Edward Jenner5.10a
Ron Olsen5.10a
Tony B5.10a
Rob Kepley5.10a
Ian Wolfe5.10a
Ryan Bibler5.10a
Tombo5.9+
Dpurf5.9+
patrick kadel5.9+ PG13
David Conlin5.9+
Ben Hamilton5.9+
Phil Lauffen5.9+
slim5.9
Ben Mottinger5.9
Michael Komarnitsky5.10a

Ticks  106 ticks
khoaNov 4, 2009
Jim MediatoreNov 3, 2009
Anthony JamesOct 27, 2009 Nice being tall!
MegSep 27, 2009 Led - AWESOME route!!!!
Mike MungerSep 15, 2009 Dan Brockway
Phil LauffenSep 12, 2009 flash
Kevin CahillSep 12, 2009 w/Phil. Rainy day in Eldo, but not bad enough to bail.
k. riemondyAug 2, 2009 os with artley. Linked with yellow spur in ~7hrs car to car
Artley GAug 1, 2009 with kent good climb. first 5.9 is crux.
DavidHJun 27, 2009 w/Marc
Ben IngmanJun 18, 2009 w/ C. Treiber [1:15 Base to Summit]
LIVMay 30, 2009 Hard - yeah, I aided a portion of it :)
Ben HelgesonMay 24, 2009 w/Matt, fun.
Erik WMay 22, 2009 w/Avery. Repeat. Led 1&3 (of 3). Classic.
Avery NMay 22, 2009 With Erik. Stellar! As 3 pitches. Lead P2(2,3) (3)
Gregger ManMay 15, 2009 AMGA course
Bill KaramMay 9, 2009
Theo ColamecoMay 9, 2009 Wow! Followed Bill the whole way again! Fast ascent! Hung getting crossed up 1st pitch! Cleanly fin.
Bree SmouseMar 1, 2009 follow only
justin wattsFeb 24, 2009
Matt ToensingFeb 16, 2009 Great time with Patty!!! Warm day. No falls on any pitches.
Scott SinorJan 19, 2009 led 2- c 3-f w/Devan
RedPoynteNov 25, 2008
Ray LovesteadNov 25, 2008 led clean - awesome flake, excellent 10a pitch
TysonNov 25, 2008 Ken led the crux...great climb!
PaulPaulManNov 23, 2008 I followed Tom. Great climb, P1 was hardist for me.
Leo ZachariasNov 21, 2008 w Pete
skihillsNov 18, 2008 Superb. Crux is pumpy, but w/ some stemming rests. belayer can see you on the crux. high recommend.
Steven LucarelliNov 2, 2008 Fun route
Eric GoltzOct 31, 2008 w/ Greg.
Andy LaakmannOct 17, 2008 w/ Wendy
mzellmanOct 6, 2008 Lead/2nd
Paul HunnicuttOct 5, 2008 L P1, P4,5 with Dan
Bill KaramOct 5, 2008
John FrancisSep 27, 2008
CHTSep 25, 2008
John FrancisSep 7, 2008 sweet need to go back and do the first two pitches
Chris DawsonAug 18, 2008
max seigalAug 17, 2008 did in 2 pitches. very fun
climbhighAug 8, 2008
Sunny JamshedjiJul 23, 2008 Led first two pitches followed Max on 5.10a fantastic crack.
max seigalJul 12, 2008 w/ sunny. did in 2 long pitches. the hand crack is fantastic!
Ryan FischerJul 9, 2008
Nick WilderJul 8, 2008 superb. 3 pitches.
climberKJJun 30, 2008 Matt led all pitches. Much easier with some crack climbing skills. Last pitch is awesome!
Ben HamiltonJun 26, 2008
tooTALLtimJun 14, 2008 Lead P2 4, with David. Loved P1,2, and 4!
Marc ArnoldJun 7, 2008 fun
Buster JesikMay 19, 2008 tick
climberKJMay 19, 2008 Max led first 3 pitches, I had really difficult time with the roof,but really enjoyed the chimney.
max seigalMay 18, 2008 led the first three pitches as one long pitch. kristen and i rapped off a tree w/slings b/c tired
ArminApr 29, 2008 OS w/ mac. I lead crux, mac p2 green alien- 2 camalot(3) 3 friend better New 4 camalot
Micah IsaacApr 24, 2008 very nice
Buster JesikApr 24, 2008 post ebola send
TernesApr 21, 2008
David HeeseApr 20, 2008
jay baichiApr 20, 2008 best day at the rocky flats!
Mark RothApr 2, 2008
Jay EgglestonApr 2, 2008 Third time.
CHRIS.TMar 30, 2008
Scott SinorMar 25, 2008 lead 1, follow 2,3
TomboMar 22, 2008 W/ Rick T
Dave CummingsMar 19, 2008
kirkadirkaMar 9, 2008 With PM. Led P1-3.
Ryan KaneMar 1, 2008 75 degree topless day w kampe. p1, harder than 8, took 1st trad fall on low move. aided p2 start, p3-awesome! p4, struggled and hung but survived and summited!
SUTFINMar 1, 2008 beautiful weather
Kevin CahillFeb 23, 2008 Climbed with Rick and Matt. Great crack route, if you're a solid crack climber.
kirkadirkaNov 18, 2007 Led all pitches clean.
Joshua MerriamNov 9, 2007 w/ Dane. good top[ pitch, nice walkoff.
TomboNov 4, 2007 W/ Mark R
darinNov 1, 2007
Phillip MorrisSep 23, 2007 led the second pitch
Joseph P. CrottySep 9, 2007 OSS. Great route.
John LloydSep 8, 2007 Swapped leads w/ David. Took once at crux. Great hands, great moves.
DavidHSep 8, 2007 w/John,Led pitch 1,3,5 OS, crux pitch is pumpy and stellar.
Brett MerlinAug 4, 2007
Jay PerryJul 14, 2007 w/Blake
Chris KidwellJun 25, 2007 Combined Pitches 2&3 and 4&5. Awesome Climb. Best of Grade to date.
Clayton LaramieJun 24, 2007 OS. Great route. combine P2,3 and 4,5
kirkadirkaJun 21, 2007 with GV. Led P1,4,5. Hung once at crux.
sam.fMay 6, 2007 sweet. 1st 5.10 gear lead
Mike McHughMay 1, 2007 First couple of pitches, meh. Handcrack - fantastic.
Tina SApr 1, 2007 Dan lead all. Hung on all but 3Ps:( P4 was too wide for me.
Mike MorleyMar 10, 2007 w/Dave H & Clint
Jordon GrifflerMar 4, 2007
DpurfNov 22, 2006 missed the 2nd pitch :-(
matt winstonOct 20, 2006
Rob KepleySep 24, 2006 Awesome day with Joe V.
Mike WilligAug 7, 2006
kevin foxAug 5, 2006
kevin foxAug 5, 2006 awesome route!! must do again.make sure to wear tape gloves
Ryan BiblerJul 18, 2006 P1 A0 :( swung leads with Joe, awesome climb
JeremyJun 21, 2006
Buster JesikJun 4, 2006 os-sweet!
Jack GerberMar 19, 2006 four great pitches!
Bryan LechnerMar 1, 2006
Christopher UptonFeb 12, 2006 Beautiful route with great pro, pitch four is worth the chose of pitch 3.
Jason PriceNov 12, 2005 w/ Casey Bernal, also TR'd the top pitch of Reckoning which was excellent
Ivan RezuchaNov 4, 2005 Self-belay. Very solid. Had done it a bunch previously.
WanderinfreeJul 23, 2005 Second
Guy HumphreyOct 5, 2003 Onsight, Last pitch is a blast...
Mike MorleyApr 9, 2003 Led all pitches.
Jay EgglestonOct 16, 2002
Brent RoatenSep 22, 2002
Mike MorleyNov 7, 2001 w/Jared Coburn
Ryan FranzOct 1, 1994