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Location: CO : Alpine Rock : RMNP - Rock : Glacier Gorge : Spearhead : The Barb (5.10-)
By: John Minier When: Aug 1, 2005 | view comment >> | Comments: Oh, almost forgot. For the more adventuresome souls, the 5.8 crack on the right side of the pitch 1 flake has been playing host to copious amounts of plant life for some time now. Excellent, unprotected climbing on vertical grass can now be found and goes at a stiff [vegetation] 7, (Veg VII). This is roughly [equivalent] to wet, loose 5.10. Ice axes recommended. Downclimbing difficult.
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Location: CO : Alpine Rock : RMNP - Rock : Glacier Gorge : Spearhead : The Barb (5.10-)
By: John Minier When: Aug 1, 2005 | view comment >> | Comments: Great route. I would [definitely] call the crux a 5.10c boulder problem, maybe only 4 or 5 moves though. Be prepared for another stiff, continuous 25 feet of 5.9+ after the crux. Watch out for killer death blocks that are easily kicked off pitch 1, and explode, [hurtling] buck-shot-like towards your partner who will undoubtly dive behind near boulders wide-eyed with fear. Also, avoid gassy foods prior to this route. The belay just before the crux almost classifies as hanging in a corner, and it'... more >>
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Location: CO : Alpine Rock : RMNP - Rock : Hallett Peak : Direct Second Buttress (5.9)
By: John Minier When: Aug 1, 2005 | view comment >> | Comments: We did this route in very late June after a nice dry spell, and found excellent climbing. I thought that this was the best of the routes that I've done on Hallett. Almost every pitch offers up some entertainment, and the pro is way better than other routes such as Better than Love. I would agree with most others in this post that that crux is only 5.9. Don't let the guidebooks scare you away. The pin was still on pitch 2 as of 7-29-05, but in all honesty it's not really crucial. If it wasn't th... more >>
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Location: CO : Boulder : CU Campus : Engineering Center : The Elevator (V0)
By: John Minier When: Jul 24, 2003 | view comment >> | Comments: While your at it, make sure to sneeze in between "left hand moves" 2 and 4, and hook your shorts on "right hand move" 3. Anybody ever think of putting up any "teeth only" moves here.
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