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Mirthmobile

5.10a, Sport, TR, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 227 votes
FA: Ken Trout, 1990.
Colorado > Golden > Clear Creek Canyon > Primo Wall
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Description

Can you say jugs?? It's the second bolt line from the left on the wall. Follow the bolts... the crux is most likely around the first bolt.

Protection

3 bolts to 2 bolts with chain. TR access is via scrambling a gully about 30 feet to the left.

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Sports action!
[Hide Photo] Sports action!
Just past the crux.
[Hide Photo] Just past the crux.
Robyn nearing the top of the classic Mirthmobile.
[Hide Photo] Robyn nearing the top of the classic Mirthmobile.
Pretty straightforward route - awesome jugginess!
[Hide Photo] Pretty straightforward route - awesome jugginess!
Jeff setting up for the first move on Mirthmobile which is probably the hardest part of the climb.
[Hide Photo] Jeff setting up for the first move on Mirthmobile which is probably the hardest part of the climb.
Homemade (?) swaged cable that was replaced today.
[Hide Photo] Homemade (?) swaged cable that was replaced today.

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Peter Beal
Boulder Colorado
[Hide Comment] I have to say this is the most fun pitch of its grade in the canyon. Its only flaw is it's too short. Aug 29, 2001
[Hide Comment] Super, super fun route... but word to the wise: don't use a heel-hook at the top to pull for the anchors, unless you absolutely have it. I ended up peeling off first time and gouged my ankle out, had to stay out of the climbing shoes for a good month. Reach far right, just past the bolt, for the well-chalked jugs at the crux. Very juggy route, a good pump. May 15, 2006
doug rouse
Denver, CO.
[Hide Comment] Heel hook to clip anchors...to all would be ascenders out there, the action is over after the first bolt...everything else is a nice positive jug haul...including nice jugs from which to make the anchors...which are open shuts. I agree with Peter though...very fun but too short. Peace. Jun 23, 2008
Caleb Phillips
Boulder, CO
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] Might consider stick-clipping the first bolt. The hardest move (IMHO) is at the first bolt and the fall (on big sharp rocks) would suck. It definitely psyched me out. If you're taller than 6', this won't be an issue for you. The only 10a move is right at the first bolt, the rest climbs like 9. Jul 20, 2008
Crag Dweller
New York, NY
 
[Hide Comment] I agree w/Caleb's comments. This may not be the best climb for someone who is just breaking into the 10 range. The moves for the first clip are where the route is a 10, and a fall before clipping would be extremely nasty. Jun 29, 2012
Jay Samuelson
Colorado
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] I replaced the anchor on this today, there are no longer hooks but two steel perma-draws with Fixe bolts and hangers. Apr 15, 2013
Brendan A
Golden
[Hide Comment] Hats off to whoever updated the worn anchors! Oct 4, 2020
Derek Plafcan
Golden, co
[Hide Comment] I replaced the cable anchors with chain links. Just a reminder to always inspect fixed gear, the left cable was worn through about 70% of the way (see the pic above). Jan 11, 2022