From mid-May through October, the hillside below the left side of Boulder Slips is covered in poison ivy. It is difficult to avoid no matter how you approach the climbs. Better to climb somewhere else during this time. Routes on the center and right side of Boulder Slips are not affected.
From November to early May, the poison ivy is dormant, but watch out for the plants with little light-green berries -- these are poison ivy bushes. Avoid them and you should be OK to climb on the left side of Boulder Slips at those times.
Greg Hand at a good ledge above the first bolt. T...
Description
Begin with a boulder problem undercling to the crux at the first bolt. At the 2nd bolt, move slightly right to good holds and another shelf. Place the #3 Friend in a pod crack and a red Alien which leads to moderate face climbing past 3 bolts. Other gear can supplement between the first and third bolts.
Location
30 feet right of Where's Bob just before a large pine tree. This is above the RTD "The Ride" sign.
Protection
Five bolts to a 2-bolt anchor. 2 red & yellow Alien, #1.5, #2, #3 Friend. 2 long runners can be used for horns.
By Ron Olsen From: Boulder, CO Oct 25, 2006 rating: 5.10b
A tough start to more moderate climbing. Place a good red Alien at the start and clip in short; the hardest moves are before the first bolt (pumpy and tricky laybacking.) The cracks in the middle of the pitch need more cleaning; bring a wire brush. Fun slab moves at the top.
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