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Are You Experiential?

5.10d, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 59 votes
FA: Rick Thompson, Bob D'Antonio, 1999
Colorado > Canon City > Shelf Rd > Cactus Cliff > E Cactus Cliff Far Ri…

Description

Found about 80 feet right of La Cholla Jackson, a few lines left of Cro-Magnum, ascend the right side of a face that is 1/3 broken yellow stone, 1/3 clean yellow stone, and 1/3 clean red stone (yes, like most of the routes on this cliff).

Ease up the first third of the route to a long reach via delicate feet, then an interesting sequence on great Shelf holds leads to the anchors. Although not extremely sustained (my preference), this is a fun route worth doing.

Protection

Eight bolts to two coldshuts.

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Cactus Cliff - Right (2).
[Hide Photo] Cactus Cliff - Right (2).
Dave through the crux of Are You Experiential?
[Hide Photo] Dave through the crux of Are You Experiential?
The route.
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Here I am pumping stretching through the crux.  This route is height dependent and kind of a one move wonder.  But still lots of fun.
[Hide Photo] Here I am pumping stretching through the crux. This route is height dependent and kind of a one move wonder. But still lots of fun.

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Jeff Lockyer
Canmore, AB
[Hide Comment] FA Party : Rick Thompson & Bob D'Antonio, 1999

This route is a pretty fun route, well protected at the crux and a little height dependant but just use the high step and it will be a breeze. The mono to the left may be used for people with little fingers to reach the jug above. Worth doing if you are in that area of the cliff. Apr 12, 2002
Kevin Neilson
Boulder
[Hide Comment] This is a good climb but the crux does seem very height-dependent. I did use the mono for the left index finger and could barely make the crux move. The clip after that crux move is also somewhat difficult. May 1, 2009
Jon Dory
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] Enjoyed the climb for sure. I missed the high step.... Certainly a great climb. The crux is brief, then it's "on you" to the top. Feb 18, 2016