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Gem Stone Area

Colorado > Independence Pass > Upper Boulderfield Area

Description

This is just right of the Turkey Rock area, and above the Upper Pitbull area.

Getting There

Use the same trail as Turkey Rock. When you first get to the top of Upper Pitbull, look for a couple of small cairns uphill on the right.  Hike uphill for about 5 minutes through small talus to the base of the wall.

Routes from Left to Right

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
● Tricky Quicky
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 2
● Gem Stone
Sport 2 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 1
● Crystal Goat
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 3
● Cubic Zirconium
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 15
● The Cleaver
Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 1
● Old Dogs, New Tricks
Sport 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Tricky Quicky
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Gem Stone
 2
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
● Crystal Goat
 1
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
● Cubic Zirconium
 3
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● The Cleaver
 15
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Old Dogs, New Tricks
 1
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport 2 pitches

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The base of the Gem Stone Wall.
[Hide Photo] The base of the Gem Stone Wall.

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Todd Reeves
Gunnison, CO
[Hide Comment] New chains and steel carabiners have been added at the top of P1 for easy TR or 'lower and pull' in the event of weather (8/11/2024). Aug 14, 2024