PRINT: Rock Climb Good Country for Old Men, South Platte

Good Country for Old Men

5.6, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),

Avg: 2.6 from 12 votes
FA: Brian Shelton, Stewart Green, Bill Olszewski, Sept. 2018
Colorado > S Platte > Elevenmile Canyon > Elevenmile Dome

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures January 1- July 31st, 2016-2021 Details

For 2022: per Daniel Bryant: they did extend the order, but what I found was that the closed area does not encompass any of the common climbing areas within Elevenmile Canyon.

From Daniel H Bryant: the 2022 Elevenmile Canyon closures that were extended but do not include climbing areas.

Seasonal Closures in effect January 1-July 31st, 2016-2021.
For details visit:
fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO…
Maps:
fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO…

fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO…

Contact phone number: (719) 553-1400.

Description

Start below the right side of the small roof that angles up and right from the lone pine tree. At the second bolt, head up and right to take on the roof. Move back to the left after the third bolt, then go straight up the undulating terrain to an anchor below the large roof. This was bolted on lead.

Location

This is on the right side slabs of Elevenmile Dome, down and right of EZ Street, to the right of the lone pine tree.

Protection

5 bolts and a 2-bolt anchor.

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Brian on the first ascent of Good Country for Old Men, 9/18/2018.