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Member Since: Jun 24, 2002
Last Visit: Aug 30, 2005
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Location: CO : South Platte : Deckers : Bali Dome : Island Express (5.7)
By: James Young When: Aug 30, 2005

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Comments: I posted a couple of pics of this route below that I'm pretty sure is Island Express. The Hubbel guide confroozed the hell out of me. Regardless, if you head for the general area you'll find this "runout" express. One bolt to the first belay, three bolts and one hella runout to the second. Real easy slabby route, the runout section makes it worth while. I freakin love South Platte runouts so I'll give it a star just for that.


Location: CO : Golden : Clear Creek Canyon : High Wire Crag : Stone Cold Moderate (5.7)
By: James Young When: Jun 24, 2002

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Comments: This is a good warm up route. To make the route a little better, climb the face instead of using the dihedral. Other than that I'd give it two stars just for the warm up.


Location: CO : Golden : Clear Creek Canyon : High Wire Crag : 5th of July (5.9+)
By: James Young When: Jun 24, 2002

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Comments: This is a definite "must do" while visiting High wire. The beginning's not too tricky and adds to the flavor of the route. You'll probably have to wait in line for this route though, so be prepared.


Location: CO : Golden : Clear Creek Canyon : High Wire Crag : Via Comatose Amigo (5.10c)
By: James Young When: Jun 24, 2002

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Comments: A friend and I climbed this route on Sunday and found it to be a great line. Perfect for people who are getting into 5.10'ish sport routes. This was my first time climbing at CCC and chose High Wire from a recommendation. I had a blast BTW. Anyway, unless I missed the crux by some odd twist of fate, I too found the 10 b/c rating a tad high. Of course we all have our opinions on ratings but it felt more like a 9+/10 to me. As far as the rope thing goes. My climbing partner and I tried lowering wi... more >>