The Crystal Tower

Pointing to Roof on Skippin Stones. Great rock, gr...

Description 

The Crystal Tower is substantially taller than Primo and presently hosts seven fine climbs including the best moderate warm-up in the area. The rock is typical of Clear Creek Canyon with none of the occasional soft rock found in some places. A bit of pegmatite can be found here and there on most routes. Presently, all of the routes can be done with a 60 m rope.

Getting There 

From The Primo Wall, just continue hiking East. The Crystal Tower is approximately 100 ft East of the last routes on Primo just after a grassy drainage. There is frequently a Tyrolean Traverse set up just below The Crystal Tower. Unfortunately, like most Clear Creek Tyroleans, those that access Primo, The Crystal Tower, The Armory, and the new crag above The Armory - are frequently chopped. So approach The Crystal Tower as you would for Primo, via the long hike from the bridge or via the Tyrolean. One can usually see the Tyrolean from the parking across the river from Primo.

L->R: 

A. Mineral Museum, 9+, 75', 1p, bolts.
B. Quartz Sports, 12, 1p, 80', bolts.
C. Hot Rocks, 12, 1p, bolts.
D. Skippin' Stones, 11-, 1p, 65', bolts.
E. 12+.
F. Cornered Again, 11-, 1p, 70', bolts.
G. Skippin' Stones, 12, 1p, 70', bolts.

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