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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Big Thompson Canyon : The Monastery : The Vestibule : Stolen Land (5.11c)
By: Brian Faulkner When: May 23, 2005 | view comment >> |
Comments: This is an awesome route. It makes Tabula Rasa seem way easy. The beginning is a bit bouldery, but the rest of it is solid and continuous. A few weeks ago I was there and one the important hold was pulled off and it made the beginning even more difficult. I only top roped it, but I imagine its a spicy lead. If your climber takes a fall near the bottom make sure they do not get an enema with the log/rock that's at the bottom.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : CO Hwy 7 & Tributaries : The Crags : Slot Rock : Point of Honor (5.5)
By: Brian Faulkner When: May 23, 2005 | view comment >> |
Comments: Fun climb, but really short. Does not take much gear, but it's not that desperate. Worth it if you have other route you plan on doing that day.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Lumpy Ridge : Hen and Chickens : Cackle Crack (5.8)
By: Brian Faulkner When: Sep 25, 2003 | view comment >> |
Comments: I have seen a lot of people ending the pitch at the top of one of the blocks by the bolts. I think it seems kinda sketchy to move over to them. You can get about 20 feet more of good climbing if you keep climbing the crack that goes up and to the left and really top out, from which you can walk off of. That last part does not have good feet so its hard to stop and protect it, but the climbing is fun.
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Location: CO : Alpine Rock : RMNP - Rock : Hallett Peak : Standard Route aka 1st Butt... (5.5)
By: Brian Faulkner When: Aug 11, 2003 | view comment >> |
Comments: The climb was very mellow and enjoyable. I have not yet done any other routes on Hallett yet, but I imagine it's a good introductory climb for the area. I was not worried about making very many gear placements, but they were not many good ones unless you dig out moss and dirt.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : CO Hwy 7 & Tributaries : Prospect Mountain : The Needle
By: Brian Faulkner When: May 16, 2003 | view comment >> |
Comments: New bolts were just put up on top of the Needle around 5/15/03.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Lumpy Ridge : Twin Owls : East Ridge (5.8)
By: Brian Faulkner When: Mar 12, 2003 | view comment >> |
Comments: This is an easy 8 to do and has a lot of great aspects to it. The first pitch start out about 30 feet above Cackle Crack (fun to do both), and if pretty consistent. If you look around you should find some old pitons down low. The climb will wind around the owl a bit untill you see the Estes Valley, great views. Pitch two starts at the huge belay ledge at an obvious central roof. There are a few gear placement you can make with either a big piece or small Alien/TCU. If you feel around on the... more >>
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Big Thompson Canyon : The Monastery : The Lion's Den : Bear Hug (5.11a)
By: Brian Faulkner When: Oct 16, 2002 | view comment >> |
Comments: This climb is well worth doing. Awesome picture opportunities and views. The name suits it well because at time you can be "bearhugging" the route. I really think the rating is higher than it should be. Its pretty straightforward and I found it to be easier than climbs in the area like tabularasa.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Big Thompson Canyon : The Monastery : The Vestibule : Tabula Rasa (5.10c)
By: Brian Faulkner When: Oct 11, 2002 | view comment >> |
Comments: Blank Slate: When you come down from the top, it is a very prominant feature. I agree with the previous discription. Its a tough-thin 5.10. If your a 5.10 climber it will push your limits. There are a couple of cruxy spots, one at the bottom, and one about 3/4 the way up. Awesome views!
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Lumpy Ridge : Hen and Chickens : Cackle Crack (5.8)
By: Brian Faulkner When: Oct 11, 2002 | view comment >> |
Comments: I agree that this climb is an excellent choice for a first 5.8. It only has one difficult section about 15 feet up, and the rest is easier. You only need a few larger pieces down low, and the rest of the climb takes smaller gear. When you reach the top create a belay so you can look out at longs and the rest of the Estes Valley. Its great! Its also quit a bit shorter approach than many of the climbs on lumpy so you can get there after dinner and climb till the sun goes down without trobule.
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