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Regular Route, A.K.A. Mark of Zorro<br />Boulder Canyon


Member Since: Jul 23, 2008
Last Visit: 2 days ago
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Point Rank: # 891
Total Points: 290
Last Year: 278
Last 30 Days: 55
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Areas are worth 15
Routes are worth 10
Photos are worth 5
Comments are worth 1



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Location: NY : Adirondacks : High Peaks : Mt. Colden : Trap Dike (summer) (4th) : Photo
By: Phoenix When: May 2, 2009

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Comments: Pristine.


Location: CO : CO Ice & Mixed : Boulder Canyon - Ice : Upper Falls - Ice : Master of Puppets (M8-9)
By: Phoenix When: Apr 15, 2009

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Comments: Tom, the line you are referring to is actually Back in Black. It follows the crack most of the way up and traverses to a pillar out right. And yes, it has been done before, back in the '90s. I did a whole lot of investigating before I developed this route and the info I obtained was mostly from Jack Roberts via my other contacts. The original line was protected by 3 (bad) pins. I removed the only pin that hadn't fallen out when it was bolted. I contemplated leaving it in, but it did not look saf... more >>


Location: CO : CO Ice & Mixed : Boulder Canyon - Ice : Upper Falls - Ice : Master of Puppets (M8-9)
By: Phoenix When: Apr 14, 2009

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Comments: Open season!!! Have at it my friends! I didn't give it a star rating due to an obvious bias, but the climbing on this route is fantastic!


Location: CO : CO Ice & Mixed : Big Thompson Canyon Ice
By: Phoenix When: Oct 19, 2008

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Comments: How far do the borders extend before you hit established rock climbing on either side?


Location: CO : Golden : Clear Creek Canyon : Nomad's Cave : Predator (5.12c)
By: Phoenix When: Jul 23, 2008

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Comments: Fun route, burly overhanging till the last moves. Figure 4s and some big reach lock-offs. Basically no feet with rigid footwear, but the pockets are deep and solid. Accuracy is key, and look for the bat hang(s).