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Grandmother's Challenge - Eldo

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Brian Stevens · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 2,137

Anyone climbed it recently? Updates on birb poop and/or birds?

Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,665

Last few times I was in it it was OK. April was the last one.
BTW - you can easily (and best) skip the P1 belay anyway and just chug on through as a single 60M pitch.

Brandon Groza · · Bend, OR · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 270

Was fine a couple weeks ago. Only bird poop was in its classic location in the jug above the first p belay...

TBlom · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2004 · Points: 360

If I remember correctly, a 60m will make it to the tree if your belayer starts simulclimbing the first 20 feet or so. Rope drag is a bee-yotch if you climb it straight through though (ask me how I know!). Long runners in the roof helped a little bit.
70m rope should make it with no issues. Rap into darkness till dawn corner avoids dragging a second rope to rappel off, or finish on upper green spur to the walk off or dirty deed raps.

Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,665

It is more than possible to climb through without drag. It requires sling work, but it can be done. A 70M is a good suggestion if you want to belay from the tree.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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