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Robert Daniel
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Nov 11, 2013
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Golden, CO
· Joined Apr 2013
· Points: 225
Just wanted to gauge what people's favorite .12a/b routes are in the Clear Creek area. Looking to work a good one. I have onsighted some .11a/b's but have never attempted a .12 Thanks.
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Mike Humphries
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Nov 11, 2013
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Arvada, CO
· Joined Aug 2009
· Points: 85
I'd say some of the best low grade 12's in CCC are wet dream (wall of nineties), power trip (anarchy), and peer pressure (highlander) peer pressure is coming into season right now
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slim
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Nov 11, 2013
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Dec 2004
· Points: 1,103
peer pressure and convicted felon are probably a couple of my favorites.
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Greg Twombly
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Nov 11, 2013
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Conifer, CO
· Joined Nov 2007
· Points: 275
I think the best entry level 5.12's are: Power Trip 5.12a on Anarchy City Slickers 5.12a on Primo Hipster 5.12a on Hipster These are all short, with positive holds, good clipping stances and really fun movement. In my opinion Wet dream is long and pumpy for an entry level 12, and Peer Pressure is intimidating, with the belay off a ledge and an exposed position.
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Jonny Greenlee
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Nov 11, 2013
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Denver, CO
· Joined Oct 2010
· Points: 280
The Hipster (12a) has a lot of fun movement in 50ft of climbing. Robert Daniel. wrote:Just wanted to gauge what people's favorite .12a/b routes are in the Clear Creek area. Looking to work a good one. I have onsighted some .11a/b's but have never attempted a .12 Thanks.
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climberish
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Nov 11, 2013
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Jul 2013
· Points: 10
Greg Twombly wrote:I think the best entry level 5.12's are: Power Trip 5.12a on Anarchy City Slickers 5.12a on Primo Hipster 5.12a on Hipster These are all short, with positive holds, good clipping stances and really fun movement. In my opinion Wet dream is long and pumpy for an entry level 12, and Peer Pressure is intimidating, with the belay off a ledge and an exposed position. I don't see how Peer Pressure is intimidating at all or how the position is exposed. I wouldn't even call that a ledge. You can have 4 or 5 people comfortable and safely sitting up there.
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Monty
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Nov 12, 2013
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Golden, CO
· Joined Mar 2006
· Points: 3,530
+1 for Wet Dream and Convicted Fellon Balkan Dirt Diving 12a Sports Wall Slammer 12b Wall of Justice While it's given a 12b/c, Ken Tanks should definitely on that list. North table has a couple good routes such as Mrs Hen Places a Peck 11d and Pseudo Bullet 12a
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Mark E Dixon
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Nov 12, 2013
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Possunt, nec posse videntur
· Joined Nov 2007
· Points: 974
Andyabs wrote: I don't see how Peer Pressure is intimidating at all or how the position is exposed. I wouldn't even call that a ledge. You can have 4 or 5 people comfortable and safely sitting up there. It's hard for the belayer to see the climber on much of this route if you are on the ledge. Better to use a 70 m rope and belay from the ground. Furthermore, it's kind of spicy up high. Starts with crack climbing too, maybe that's good or bad, depending on the OP's skill set.
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Fred Bonnard
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Nov 12, 2013
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Sep 2009
· Points: 165
I would add Quartz sport to the list, more solid 12b than entry level but so good!
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Robert Daniel
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Nov 12, 2013
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Golden, CO
· Joined Apr 2013
· Points: 225
Awesome thanks for the input
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