One and a Half Hours of Power 5.11- PG13
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| Type: | Trad, 2 pitches, 190 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.11- [details] |
| FA: | Derek Hersey, Janet Robinson, 1988 |
| Fixed Hardware: | 2 Lead Bolts, 1 Lead Other, 2 Belay Bolts [details] |
| Submitted By: | Scott Bennett on Jan 11, 2010 |
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2013 Raptor Nesting Closure in effect - NOW LIFTED MORE INFO >>>
As of Feb. 1, 2013, a seasonal wildlife closure is in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyon’s falcons.
The closure starts Feb. 1 through July 31, or until further notice and includes the following climbing routes: The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches only), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches only), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, Anthill Direct (last 3 pitches only), and The Sidetrack.
For more info, visit dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/press.asp?PressId=8152
From an Eldorado Canyon tweet, the Redgarden Wall closures were lifted May 6, 2013.
This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.
You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.
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Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment
Action Committee for Eldorado
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Description This is a fun and adventurous outing on the West face of Redgarden Wall. I'd give it three stars for the great movement and continuous climbing, but it loses one star for a few patches of sketchy rock.
Begin as for the direct start to Yellow Spur, and trend up and left past three bolts (the middle one is hanger-less, but has decent gear close by). After the burly, rather steep start, you'll be relieved to enter the slot/dihedral up high.
It stays hard, though, as you encounter tricky moves, sparse pro, and suspect rock. There's definitely a few good looking pieces in here, but due to sketchy rock, none are unquestionably bomber.
Bust left at the top of the slot and end this pitch at the 2 bolt belay shared with Ignition.
Straight above the belay, burl your way up the steep crack, and past a juggy roof. Continue up the face with good pro, eventually trending left to join a short, left-facing corner that leads to a small roof. Pull the final roof and scamper up a slabby corner to belay on a big ledge.
The entire route is about 190', so it could theoretically be linked into one pitch, but I think the drag would be a deal-breaker. For a full value pitch, try linking "Ignition" into the second pitch of "Power". Since Ignition is more direct, the drag was not bad.
Descent: Walk north (climber's left) on the ledge. You can rap off a big tree here, which would likely get you to the 3-bolt anchor on Apple Strudel (I haven't done this, the pull off the tree looked bad). Another option is to continue north on the ledge to the West Chimney bolted rappels (two raps to the ground).
Location It is between Ignition and the Direct Start to Yellow Spur, on the West face of Redgarden Wall.
Protection Standard Eldo rack to 2 or 3 inches.
The only sketchy part was the top half of pitch one, where there's a few different "OK" pieces protecting tricky, insecure climbing.
| Comments on One and a Half Hours of Power |
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By Stu Ritchie
From: Denver
Aug 8, 2010
| I led perhaps the second ascent of this route, as a single pitch, in the early '90s while Derek sprayed beta from below. What I mainly recall is him constantly encouraging me with comments like, "there's a jug just a bit further," and "the gear gets better higher." In all truth, this is a very good, long pitch with barely adequate protection. |
By Chris Archer
Aug 9, 2010
rating: 5.11- PG13
| Actually Stu, I got the coveted second ascent about 15 minutes after Derek led the FA and also climbed it as a single pitch. I don't remember the gear being an issue except for a flake at the upper crux in the corner, which seemed suspect. Although mostly a link up of previous climbed terrain, it is a worthy pitch. |
By dameeser
From: denver
Feb 10, 2012
| What's the deal with the stud? Does it need a hanger or should it be removed according to the ACE website? |
By Scott Bennett
From: Colorado, etc
May 13, 2012
| I haven't checked out the bolt stud in a while, but I remember slinging it with a stopper and wishing it were an actual bolt.
So yes, if someone is motivated to replace the hanger, or the whole assembly, I think that would be useful. |
By Tony B
From: Around Boulder, CO
May 14, 2012
| Try submitting a suggestion to ACE...
I think they have some work coming up anyway.
If you can't figure out how to contact them, then you can do it through the BCC here:
boulderclimbingcommunity.net/bolts/ |
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