Cascade Falls  WI4

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Type:  Ice, 2 pitches Consensus:  WI4 [details] FA:  Season:  Cold and cloudy Submitted By:  Ben Bruestle on Mar 19, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (8) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: Cascade Falls in fat conditions.

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Description 

This route is a classic; its size, visibility, and once in a blue moon trait of actually being in are the reasons that come to mind. You need to hit it during a cloudy cold snap since it faces south. When I did it, it was pretty mushy.

Location 

Tucked back in the east corner of Ouray, Cascade Falls can be seen from almost anywhere in town. Drive up 8th Ave as far as you can. Follow the packed trail and signs to the falls.

Protection 

Two bolt anchor in shale ledge to left at top of first pitch. I used pins for anchor at top of the 2nd pitch.

Descent 

Descend by walking and rapping off ledges and cliffs to the right although it takes a long time. I think you could probably continue up and to the left and rap from the trees at the edge of the cliff back to the first pitch anchor with 2 ropes.

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BETA PHOTO: Temporary pic for visual reference.	Photo of the falls on Feb 9, 2008 -didn't last lon...	Photo of Adam B. climbing and Rick K. at top of 1s...
Joe & Brad on Cascade. 12/27/08.