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Contributed Routes |
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Rating |
Type |
Location |
Useful To |
Date |
Y Couloir | (12) | Alpine, 2000 feet | CO : CO Ice & Mixed : ... : North Face of Pike's Peak | 2 people | Feb 2, 2003 |
North Face | 5.10b (9) | TR, 1 pitch, 40 feet | CO : Colorado Springs : ... : White Twin | | Sep 18, 2002 |
Warren - Johnson | 5.10c X (8) | Sport, TR, 1 pitch, 70 feet | CO : Colorado Springs : ... : West Face | | Jun 6, 2002 |
Velvet Habel | 5.7 (8) | Trad, Sport | CO : South Platte : ... : Turret Dome | | Mar 30, 2002 |
Cocaine | 5.10- (14) | Sport, 1 pitch | CO : Colorado Springs : ... : East Side | | Sep 9, 2001 |
Borgoff's Blunder | 5.10a (6) | Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet | CO : Colorado Springs : ... : West Face | | Aug 8, 2001 |
Skyline Pig | 5.10b (11) | Sport, 2 pitches | CO : Colorado Springs : ... : East Face | | Aug 1, 2001 |
Contributed Photos |
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Caption |
Location |
Great Image |
Date |
| Chris Russelavage - following Chad McFadden on Monster Crack. Unique climbing with positive holds on either side of the massive flake. Pic. by Mark Johnson. | CO : Colorado Springs : ... : Monster Crack (5.8) | 1 person | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Topping out Bucket Slave. | CO : San Luis Valley : ... : Bucket Slave (5.10b) | | Sep 19, 2002 |
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Twin Spires : Red Twin : Potholes (5.7)
By: Chris R When: Aug 31, 2004 | view comment >> | Comments: I've been climbing at The Garden for the past 12 years, so naturally this bolting issue hits home for me. My take: I was mildly disappointed but not surprised to see new bolts some of the easy, high-profile routes in the center of the Garden~routes very popular with beginners. I hope, though, that in replacing the old drilled angles and pins, the sanctity of the original line would be maintained, and new bolts will at most *replace* existing pin placements. Heck, do away with some pins on ove... more >>
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : North Gateway Rock : Southwest Face / Finger Fac... : Finger Ramp (5.7)
By: Chris R When: Oct 23, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: Shane Zenter's comment addressing the seldom-ascended second pitch of this line (what's up Shane??) are right on. Spicy and fun, and in no way overprotected like some Garden lines, the second pitch is clean (for the Finger Face) and fun climbing.
From the first pitch anchors in the alcove, continue the leftward traverse, clipping three bolts, and then move straight up the rock to some bomber chain anchors not visible from below. Rappelling from those anchors, a single 60m rope will reach th... more >>
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Kindergarten Rock : East Face : New Era (5.7)
By: Chris R When: Sep 30, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: Easiest descent from New Era: climb the route to the top-out, then drop into the first easy notch to the east. Find a pair of bolts at a ledge. Three 25m raps with a single cord, or one long rope-stretcher with twin 60s will put you on the ground.
FYI: the left bolt at the top anchors wiggles a bit and doesn't feel really bomber. Someone with the proper judgment and skill might consider replacing it....
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : South Gateway Rock : East Side : Mighty Thor (5.10c)
By: Chris R When: Sep 5, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: Cable anchors are in bad shape; one of the cable threads has snapped, and the remaining two or three aren't far behind. Also, the cable is placed in the "triangle of death" fashion. I left a short blue 1" sling equalized through 2 of the 3 pins, that being all I had at the time. Be cafeful....
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Kindergarten Rock : East Face : Bob's Buttress Crack (5.9-)
By: Chris R When: Sep 5, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: Watch out for bats in the crack about 1/2 way up. Jam with care!
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods
By: Chris R When: Sep 3, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: To follow up on the previous chalk comment, "red sandstone" colored chalk can be found at Mountain Chalet in downtown Colorado Springs, or from "www.rockchalk.net". Works just as well as the white stuff, slightly more expensive, but completely legal and not nearly as blatant to the eye.In an area like Garden of the Gods, climbers have a very high profile. It is worth it to be sensitive to the regulations of the area, or, worst case, climbing could be banned in the Park (not as far-fetched as i... more >>
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : North Gateway Rock : Southwest Face / Finger Fac... : Lower Finger Traverse (5.7)
By: Chris R When: Aug 25, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: A bit contrived, but good moves on solid (for the Finger Face) rock. This line will be easier for those accustomed to bouldering traverses, as it moves almost parallel to the ground. Accurately rated at 5.7, but it's not a climb for beginners or fresh leaders.
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Kindergarten Rock : West Face : Sword in the Stone (5.8)
By: Chris R When: Aug 25, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: Having only climbed it once, Dan, I don't know if bird crap is seasonal or what. It was like a layer of paint in early August.Also, as an afterthought, Bob D'Antonio's Garden of the Gods guidebook shows 4 bolts protecting the traversing section of this line. We only found two, so either the guidebook is wrong, or the other pins pulled, or they are well-hidden. The two remaining pins protect the traverse adequately, although a fall far from either pins would be a horribly painful pendulum. Th... more >>
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Kindergarten Rock : West Face : Sword in the Stone (5.8)
By: Chris R When: Aug 22, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: After climbing this line, I considered just going over to Centers for Disease Control to have them check me for any bird-crap related illnesses.Upon reaching the 3rd bolt and beginning the leftward traverse, every hold had to be wiped clean of accumulated bird droppings. My partner got bombed slap on the cheek with a fresh one.Except for the first 20 ft., the climbing was not all that great; I have no intention of ever repeating this bomb.
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Kindergarten Rock : West Face : Scarecrow (5.10b R)
By: Chris R When: Aug 22, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: This is a climb for the bold, fearless leader. In TR'ing this line last night, I pulled or kicked off three large rocks. The "pull down not out" Garden mantra doesn't help much here, as the rock hasn't really cleaned up with traffic. The lower section of the line is fairly loose rock; more traffic won't help too much. Personally, I wouldn't lead it, not having much confidence leading 10b on scant, hollow pro.This line deserves an "R" rating, there isn't much natural pro in the lowe... more >>
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : South Gateway Rock : East Side : Cocaine (5.10-)
By: Chris R When: Jul 21, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: A 60m rope will reach the ground, provided you rap into the Gash.
Also, my original beta post from 2 yrs. ago confused me after re-reading it. Having done the line again last night, here's a better try: From the first pin, move up and keep trending left. Upon reaching the left-most pin, clip it with a long runner, and traverse straight right, into a small right-facing corner, then cruise upwards to the anchors.
I always enjoy this line. Seems to require a great deal more thought and contem... more >>
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Montezuma Tower : North Ridge (5.7)
By: Chris R When: May 8, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: Not to take anything away from a mega-classic route, but this line really should be added to the blacklist. I climbed it again last night and was amazed at how much modification the first pitch has undergone. The middle of the first pitch, especially, has gone from what might have been 5.7 or 5.8 smearing to a 5.3 staircase of cut holds.There's nothing that can be done about it now, of course, but since this website can be used as a powerful communication tool within the climbing community, ro... more >>
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Location: CO : Colorado Springs : Garden of the Gods : Twin Spires : Red Twin : Potholes (5.7)
By: Chris R When: Mar 18, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: Regarding the previous post and the "trained squirrel" belay slave...climbers must think alike. My buddy and I respond to those tourist questions the same way, but our trained pet who fixes our belays is a monkey. At least 90% of questioning tourists believe the story, and start looking around expecting to see our belay monkey when we start calling for "George" to come back. Fun with tourists...it's kind of cruel but irresistable, especially in a place like Garden of the Gods, where climbers ... more >>
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Location: CO : Boulder : Flatirons : North : Third Flatiron : East Face (Standard) (5.4)
By: Chris R When: Oct 7, 2002 | view comment >> | Comments: The direct nature of this line makes it an ideal candidate for simul-climbing. My partner and I completed it in under an hour in that manner....a good place to learn simul-climbing technique. My only advice with that is, in the words of Dennis Jackson......."Just don't f&%*ing fall!".
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Location: CO : Fort Collins : Poudre Canyon : Greyrock : Southeast Face : Greatest Route (5.8)
By: Chris R When: Sep 26, 2002 | view comment >> | Comments: Super-fun first pitch. We started in the corner and pulled over the small roof (12' off the ground) into the maze of shallow cracks. P1 is sustained for the grade on superb quality granite. P2 crux move over the roof is about as easy as a roof move will be--the jugs are gigantic. Well worth the never-ending approach.
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Location: CO : San Luis Valley : Penitente Canyon : Penitente - Entrance Area : Bucket Slave (5.10b)
By: Chris R When: Sep 19, 2002 | view comment >> | Comments: Fun combination of sport and trad. The only downfall is that the line is so short. The crack can be adequately protected with a pink tri-cam and a #10 stopper. Hueco'ed headwall is enjoyable pocket-pulling.
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