Country Club Crack Rules!

I just got done climbing CCC and in my opinion it is the best crack climb(second pitch) in CO. What a great practice route for the Creek. what do you all think? Can anyone out there name a better(based on length and quality of pro and rock) in COLORADO? If it's out there, I'd love to know about it. Thanks! Mike

I usually run laps laps on the bastille crack when training for the creek. That is in this place called El dorado canyon. its somewhat popular. you should check it out. You will need at least 2 #6 camalots

The Flame, Pikes Peak, pure splitter for 2 long pitches

Try Dead Boy Direct, Living Dead or Little Twin Owls Finger Crack. We climbed all three today. The first two are definitly among the best pitches in Colorado.

I'll second Wunsch's for sure. Great training for the valley.

SAL wrote:I usually run laps laps on the bastille crack when training for the creek. That is in this place called El dorado canyon. its somewhat popular. you should check it out. You will need at least 2 #6 camalots

Really? I used to own a #6 and #5 camalot. both were lost on a trip to the woo. I wasn't even climbing there heard they like to jump off of packs when carrying them. DEEEEEP

SAL wrote:I usually run laps laps on the bastille crack when training for the creek. That is in this place called El dorado canyon. its somewhat popular. you should check it out. You will need at least 2 #6 camalots

you funny...by the way, your TCU has been removed from the crack.

Wunsch's and Center Route are amazing.

Oh, and then there's always CO Nat'l Monument

Hmmm. There is some darned fine crack climbing to be had on the diamind. Forest Finish has 300' feet of continuous 5.9 to 5.10- climbing up there.

The first pitch of the naked edge is tolerable as far as finger cracks go.

kevin fox wrote: Really? I used to own a #6 and #5 camalot. both were lost on a trip to the woo. I wasn't even climbing there heard they like to jump off of packs when carrying them. DEEEEEP

I heard that too.
SOme how they jump off packs right back to the owners basement. ALmost like they never left...

SAL wrote: I heard that too. SOme how they jump off packs right back to the owners basement. ALmost like they never left...

feel free mike to buy another 5 and 6 if you are so inclined. you can never have too many big cams

Hum, top five hard crack climbs in the boulder area? (south platte counts too)

Bob D'Antonio wrote: Other than being one of the most historical climbs in the Boulder area...it is also one of the best crack climbs in Boulder area making it a three to four star classic.

Yep! A wicked classic crack climb with a spookyfest slab start! Who brought the chips? Love that whole dang rock......and you Bob D'. Ya' skull crackin' cheesesteak eatin' crazyman!

CCC is pretty cool. I my self find the second pitch to be a bit contrived. the obvious route goes out the roof right. Who would have gone left???

Oh..

Hi Bob!

Practice for the creek? There is maybe 20 feet of crack where jamming is the most efficient, CCC climbs like a sport route for the most part.

Bob D'Antonio wrote: What up Justin...how's the new job? Maybe see you tomorrow..I need to exchange a 60mm rope for a 70mm. Doing a new route in the Splatte and the first pitch 205 feet...go big or go home. I don't think some understand the historical significant of CCC...it was the route to do in Boulder Canyon for my generation and others that followed... a rite of passage.

Things are well Bob.

Maybe we should just get you a custom cut 80 meter cord? Get er done Big D!
I'd like to see this route for sure. I am in and out of the office all day today. maybe we can catch up for some pitches later.

CCC is da bomb. I have yet to get the second pitch crux clean but man I love trying. that thing is just good stuff. Dont know much about creek training. I do know I have never been bored on CCC. Even the first pitch :) the opening moves are actaully pretty fun. For us boulderers.

Cheers!

"Nothing prepares you for the crack climbing in Indian Creek like a trip to the Creek." - Unknown

How you been Sorden? you couldn't have said it better.