PRINT: Rock Climb Fire On The Mountain, Flatirons

Fire On The Mountain

5.12a/b PG13, Trad, 130 ft (39 m), 2 pitches,

Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Bob Horan, John Baldwin, 11/7/82
Colorado > Boulder > Flatirons > North > Skunk Canyon > Ridge 4 aka Mohling A…

Access Issue: 2018 Raptor Closure Lifted Details

As of May 16, 2018, per Flatirons Climbing Council: the raptor closures have been lifted here due to no or failed raptor nesting.

Currently 105744237 is not applicable.

Access Issue: 2024 Crag Closures & Temporary Trail and Raptor Closures Details

The usual crags are closed for climbing for raptor nesting:

See: bouldercolorado.gov/service….

Click here for the trail closures. Some are M-F, some are 24/7. These impact the Bear Canyon/Fern Canyon regions primarily:

flatironsclimbing.org/tempo…

Click here bouldercolorado.gov/service… for the latest in raptor closures.

Description

The crux is the overhang. You need small wires and quickdraws.

Location

On Ridge Four in Skunk Canyon, it the obvious fist crack low down on the ridge.

Protection

A standard rack.

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John Baldwin on the second ascent of Fire On The Mountain.

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J Baldwin

5.12a/b PG13

A really good and difficult route. Pitch one is a wide crack and narrows at the top. Pitch two climbs the overhanging seam above. Tricky to protect with small wires and Friends. Jan 5, 2025