I'm looking to climb an area called Der Zerkle which is a short hike from NCAR but I need people to go with. I'm a relatively inexperienced intermediate sport climber, and while I can lead I prefer to follow or TR. Im an extremely safe and experienced belayer, so if you want to climb beyon my level that's cool too. Anyone want to join me?
I don't know if you opened up your link but....chose your route wisely.
Routes on Der Zerkle are closed from 1 April to 1 September MORE INFO This is a enjoyable small Flatiron with a decent amount of variety. It is routes from 5.5 to 5.11d, trad & sport, slab to overhanging, 1-3 pitches, sun and shade. It has even become one of the trial rocks for the reintroduction of limited, new fixed hardware (requires an application process and approval by FCC) for the Flatrions. It lies very close to the Mallory Cave Trail. However, it does apparently host a species of bats which close some of its routes each year.
From the 2006 Boulder Mountain Parks Website: For the protection of roosting Fringed Myotis Bats the following area will be CLOSED to all users from APRIL 1st to SEPTEMBER 1st:
THE EAST FACE OF DER ZERKLE including the following routes: Sunnyside One, East Face Left, East Face Right. All other climbing areas on Der Zerkle and Mallory Cave Trail remains open.
Scott McMahon wrote:Hey Ryan, I don't know if you opened up your link but....chose your route wisely. Routes on Der Zerkle are closed from 1 April to 1 September MORE INFO This is a enjoyable small Flatiron with a decent amount of variety. It is routes from 5.5 to 5.11d, trad & sport, slab to overhanging, 1-3 pitches, sun and shade. It has even become one of the trial rocks for the reintroduction of limited, new fixed hardware (requires an application process and approval by FCC) for the Flatrions. It lies very close to the Mallory Cave Trail. However, it does apparently host a species of bats which close some of its routes each year. From the 2006 Boulder Mountain Parks Website: For the protection of roosting Fringed Myotis Bats the following area will be CLOSED to all users from APRIL 1st to SEPTEMBER 1st: THE EAST FACE OF DER ZERKLE including the following routes: Sunnyside One, East Face Left, East Face Right. All other climbing areas on Der Zerkle and Mallory Cave Trail remains open.
Yes, I was just up there a few days ago. The routes I'm interested in are on the west face, which is open. Only the east face (which includes only a few routes) is closed.
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