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Location: CO : Alpine Rock : RMNP - Rock
By: Steve When: Nov 5, 2004

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Comments: I'm just wondering if anyone knows what the conditions are usually like on McHenry's via Stone Man Pass. in late December, Early January? Any Avy Danger or anything other dangers to note?


Location: CO : Alpine Rock : RMNP - Rock : Ypsilon Mountain : Y Couloir (Right Branch)
By: Steve When: Aug 16, 2004

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Comments: Climbed the right branch on Sun 8/15/04. Bivy'ed Sat night. One unknown party before us that seemed to hike up from the tralihead Sunday morning (WAY early start) headed up the left side moving fast. We planned on doing the right. Went up the snowcone 'til it ran out, then traversed left and up to gain the second patch of snow. Took that to true Y couloir, took a right at the Y, then took it to the deep chimney where the snow ran out. The snow was great. About an inch of soft from sunhit,... more >>


Location: CO : CO Ice & Mixed : RMNP - Mixed/Ice : Glacier Gorge : All Mixed Up (WI4 R)
By: Steve When: Nov 18, 2002

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Comments: The route named *All Mixed Up* is found on the NE flank of Thatchtop, not Notchtop.

From the town of Estes, take Hwy 36 west towards the Beaver Meadows entry to RMNP. After the entry fee booth drive approx. 1/4 mi into RMNP, turn left onto Bear Lake Rd. (sign may point to Moraine Park). Continue for approx. 8.5 miles to the Glacier Gorge trailhead / parking lot. Hike the Glacier Gorge trail to Mills Lake where the route becomes visible to the SW. Careful when crossing the lake; th... more >>


Location: CO : Boulder : Eldorado Canyon SP : The Bastille : The Bastille - N Face : The Bastille Crack (5.7)
By: Steve When: Sep 21, 2002

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Comments: First, this is a frickin' damn good climb. Second, I think that there are many reasons that warrant giving this route a 5.7 c/d S (V) grade, although it can be done 5.6 C1. The traverse to gain the crack on the first pitch is frickin' hard: the crux move requires technical stemming and finger locking and the feet have been super-greasy ever since some ignoramus decided to use some old motor oil instead of chalk to "tic" the holds. There is also groundfall potential because you must wait till ... more >>