Thindependence  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  9,800' Page Views:  248. Good page?    Administrators:  Alvaro Arnal, Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Drew Allan on Sep 5, 2011 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event  Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue 72° | 39° 72° | 39° 70° | 32° 68° | 30° 63° | 27°

Description 

This is another steep wall in this group of small but diverse crags just east of the Grotto Wall complex. There are not any routes below 5.10 on this wall, but it does boast a few good 10a’s along with the historic crag naming climb, Thindependence. The remainder of the routes range from harder 10 up to 12c. The cliff is mostly hidden from view because of a dense tree stand, but once underneath it, you can easily make out all climbs. It faces south and west, so it can be rather hot on certain climbs during the peak of a summer day. Nevertheless, it is another gem that shouldn’t be missed.

Getting There 

Park at the large shoulder area beneath the First Grotto Wall. Walk up the road (CO Hwy 82) back east toward the top of the Pass. After approximately 300-400 yards uphill, you will pass a small (one car) parking slot on the right and will soon come to a cairn and a climber's trail on the north (left) side of the road. Follow the trail with cairns past Outrageous Overhangs, continue up the mini talus field after which the trail will fork. Take the right fork and then the next left fork (second right fork heads to V2). You will be at the base and right side of Thindependence at this point. Head up the steep trail and small rock steps to access all climbs on this wall. There is a distinct gap between OO and Thindependence.

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