The Gem  5.11b PG13

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Type:  Trad, 1 pitch, 35 feet Consensus:  5.11b [details] FA:  Bob Horan 1984 Fixed Hardware:  1 Lead Pin [details] Season:  Spring/Fall Submitted By:  bhoran on Jan 3, 2009 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (2) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Bob Horan on 1st ascent of The Gem.

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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. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment Action Committee for Eldorado

Description 

Located on an isolated block, sitting on the upper right side the Lower Ramp. Climbs the thin seam splitting the sheer, maroon face. A fixed pin gets you started and then small wires are used to protect the thin crack which is more or less face climbed.

Location 

Located on an isolated block, sitting on the upper right side the Lower Ramp.

Protection 

RPs, small wires, a fixed pin at the start.

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Bob Horan freeing The Gem.