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Truth or Consequences Crag aka Inca Stone Rock Climbing

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Routes in Truth or Consequences Crag aka Inca Stone

L › R R › L A › Z

	Alter, The S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Elegant Peasant T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Human Sacrifice S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Inca Stone S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a PG13
	Jamie T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Left Side [Truth or Consequences] T,S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Moai T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Prayer Wheel T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Sacrificial Virgin S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Speak Softly T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Treadmill, The T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Truth Serum T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Venom T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Warm Up S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Elevation:	6,911 ft
GPS:	40.0042, -105.4007 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jeff Lockyer on Sep 16, 2001
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Access Issue: Seasonal Closures 2024 - Bitty Buttress, Blob (Eagle Rock & Security Risk now open!) Details

FS (3/27/24): Eagle Rock & Security Risk are now open!

2/1/24: W. McCurry: to protect nesting golden eagles, U.S. FS annual area closures in Boulder Canyon beginning 2/1/24 - Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, Eagle Rock, Security Risk.

USFS lifted closures 7/26/23.

From W. McCurry: 2/10/23 Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk opened. Eagle Rock stayed closed - info: fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news….

W. McCurry, NFS, Arap./Roo. NF: USFS began annual area closures in BC 2/1/23. The closures were Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.

Through 7/31/23, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera will remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.

The Boulder Ranger District with BCC monitors nesting progress & informs climbers about giving the eagles space to raise young.

Fed. & state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting closures. Signs are posted at key access pts into the closed areas. Closure info: fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/eagles.

K. Armstrong, Public Affairs Specialist, Nat'l Forest Service: as of 6/8/21: BC areas reopen after unsuccessful nesting.

K. Armstrong, NF Ranger 7/29/20:

Following a 5 mo. closure to protect nesting eagles, the Roosevelt NF has reopened Eagle Rock.

“The BC eagles successfully raised 1 strong & healthy eaglet this year,” wildlife biologist Aurelia DeNasha, USDA FS. “2 chicks hatched initially, only 1 survived to fledge, which isn’t uncommon in birds of prey.”

Visits to the nest did not reveal the exact cause of death of the 2nd chick, but climber cooperation with closures are crucial to the eagles.

“Golden eagle pairs are most susceptible to disturbance when choosing a nest. These closures allow the birds to pick the best site for survival without impact of other factors, such as human presence. Once chosen, nest sites stays closed until the eagles fledge in late July,” said DeNasha.

After the eagles’ site selection was made, unused areas opened in Apr.

The annual nesting closures include popular rock climbing spots at Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.

Effective through 7/31/20, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.

The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving the eagles space to raise their young.

It is against federal & state law to disturb any nesting bird of prey. Only employees, volunteers, & wildlife professionals under an agreement with the FS enter nesting areas for monitoring purposes. This is for the integrity of nest & the safety of the eagles, those conducting surveys, & the public. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting all closures & leaving immediately if you should accidentally enter one.

For the most current closure information, check signs in the areas, call the Boulder Ranger District office @ 303-541-2500, or visit local climbing websites or fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….

As of 4/21/20, Blob Rock, East Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk are open. Eagle Rock stays closed until 7/31/2020 confirmed with Matt Henry, Rec Prog Mgr, FS.

From K. Armstrong, FS Pub Aff, katherine.armstrong@usda.gov, 970-222-7607: 3/20/19, Blob, East Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security are open. Eagle stays closed to climbing & other activities through 7/31/19.

The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress & to inform climbers.

See - fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….

Perennial notice:
Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security will close 2/1 - 7/31 for nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened/lengthened.

Each year, BC raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting 2/1 through 7/31 at Eagle, Security, Blob, & Bitty Buttress. The area is monitored & closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the FS Boulder Ranger District, BCC, & Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/rec…

Description

A combination of bolted and traditional lines at this crag. The rock could use a little more cleaning in many places. (Bring a brush and do yourself and others a favor.) Varied pro exists on the trad lines while the bolted lines are considerably bolted. Most of the routes end at double bolt anchors, or via easy walk offs. "Inca Stone", "Sacrificial Virgin", and "Jamie" are great routes to do while visiting this crag.

L->R:

A. Left Side aka Truth or Consequences, 10 R, 1p, 35', gear & bolts.

B. The Treadmill, 10, 1p, 40', gear.

C. Warm Up, 10+, 1p, 40', bolts.

D. The Altar, 11-, 1p, 45', bolts & gear.

E. Jamie, 10, 1p, 50', gear.

F. Elegant Peasant, 9, 1p, 50', gear & 1 bolt.

F1. Sacrificial Virgin, 11, 1p, bolts.

F2. Inca Stone, 11+ R, 1p, 50', bolts & gear.

G. Speak Softly, 10+, 1p, 50', gear.

H. Prayer Wheel, 8, 1p, 15', gear.

I. Human Sacrifice, 11-, 1p, bolts.

J. Truth Serum, 7, 1p, gear.

K. Moai, 10, 1p, 20', gear.

L. Venom, 10, 1p, 30', gear.

M. Masquerade, 9, 1p, gear.

Getting There

To find this crag, look for the sign "Boulder Falls 1000 feet" just before Boulder Falls (approx 7.2 miles up canyon). The crag sits on the right side of the road (going up the canyon). Park across the road from the 'Boulder Falls 1000 Feet' sign in a pullout. The best way to approach the crag is by a faint trail 100 feet before the 'Boulder Falls 1000 Feet' sign. Watch for poison ivy wherever you head up the hill. The crag is cut into a left and right side, divided by a choppy mossy gully. The trail should place up in the middle of the two crags. Left side (3-4 routes) Right side (9 routes).