Topographical Oceans
5.10 YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British
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Type: | Trad, 475 ft (144 m), 4 pitches |
FA: | Peter Hubbel and Mike Smith 1983 |
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Shared By: | Ray Snead on Dec 31, 2001 |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure
Details
2023 info: jeffco.us/1531/Alerts-Closures
The Cathedral Spires area, including Block Tower, Cynical Pinnacle, Snake Buttress, the Dome, Hall of Mirrors, Sunshine Wall, and Poe Buttress, are closed annually starting March 1 for raptor nesting. After careful monitoring of nest sites, Jefferson County Open Space opens certain areas of Cathedral Spires and maintain spot closures for active nests through July 31st. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates: jeffco.us/open-space/parks/…
Note, JeffCo Open Space has notified us that access to The Bishop and Poop Point (along with all the Cathedral Spires Area) currently goes across JeffCo OS land. Despite information in some guidebooks (published or soon-to-be-published), the entire Cathedral Spires area is subject raptor nesting closures. Please be aware of the hefty fines associated with failure to observe these regulations.
The Cathedral Spires area, including Block Tower, Cynical Pinnacle, Snake Buttress, the Dome, Hall of Mirrors, Sunshine Wall, and Poe Buttress, are closed annually starting March 1 for raptor nesting. After careful monitoring of nest sites, Jefferson County Open Space opens certain areas of Cathedral Spires and maintain spot closures for active nests through July 31st. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates: jeffco.us/open-space/parks/…
Note, JeffCo Open Space has notified us that access to The Bishop and Poop Point (along with all the Cathedral Spires Area) currently goes across JeffCo OS land. Despite information in some guidebooks (published or soon-to-be-published), the entire Cathedral Spires area is subject raptor nesting closures. Please be aware of the hefty fines associated with failure to observe these regulations.
Description
A S'Platte ultra classic, "Topo" is simply not to be missed. Start near the center of the face, to the left of the Bishop Jaggers crack.
P1. Climb a slab with three bolts to a bolt anchor. The crux (5.9+) is turning the little overlap at the first bolt.
P2. Angle up and right past many (6) bolts to a bolt anchor right of a big arch (exciting 5.9).
P3. Continue angling up and right to another bolt anchor.
P4. Climb the "laboratory safe" centerpiece pitch past 13 bolts (5.10), fighting the burn in your calves. Bolts to Somewhere is the lefthand line.
Rap the route.
P1. Climb a slab with three bolts to a bolt anchor. The crux (5.9+) is turning the little overlap at the first bolt.
P2. Angle up and right past many (6) bolts to a bolt anchor right of a big arch (exciting 5.9).
P3. Continue angling up and right to another bolt anchor.
P4. Climb the "laboratory safe" centerpiece pitch past 13 bolts (5.10), fighting the burn in your calves. Bolts to Somewhere is the lefthand line.
Rap the route.
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