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Elevation: 9,500 ft
GPS: 39.12622, -106.67701
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Shared By: David HH on Jun 7, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Alvaro Arnal, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Powerline is a nice, shaded crag on the Aspen side of Independence Pass. The wall is part of the Ptarmigan Creek area. This crag has pretty much all moderate routes is well bolted and a great place to warmup or teach noobs. The routes are easy but still a lot of fun.

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The directions are given heading from Aspen towards Twin Lakes. About 0.25 miles past MM52 there is a pullout just past the 35 MPH sign. Park in this pullout. The crag is located 50 yards up CO Hwy 82 and on the north side of the road. Follow CO Hwy 82 for about 50 yards and you will see a trail on the north side of the road. Follow cairns, it's not very long, maybe a 5-10 minute approach.

Per Arik Wallace: after parking at the turnout and crossing the highway, follow the main path, and then take the first trail on the left. Continue following the path underneath the powerlines. When you get to a boulderfield on the right, head up the hill to get to the climbs.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Powerline

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 50
Last 1/2 Inch
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 53
Dusty
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 51
Thread It Up
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 40
Toe Curl
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13
 21
Something for Dad
Sport
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Last 1/2 Inch
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Dusty
 53
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Thread It Up
 51
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Toe Curl
 40
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Something for Dad
 21
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 Sport
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