What an awesome mixed route for Boulder Canyon, nice crag... Climbed this with Matt G 5/17. Update on the traverse from the lowering bolts to the 2nd pitch belay bolts... only one of the two dead pine trees left, the other is in the gully below... if rappelling from the 2nd pitch, tie in and downclimb on belay to the low anchors, saves time... Sweet route, thanks to Bob & Ron.
Warning!!!! Loose block at the start of P2, Fields of Gold, Tonnere Tower
On 5/29/08, just up & right of the P1 two-bolt anchor (the one 20ft right of the P1 lowering anchor) there is a very loose block. It's about three 30 inches tall and a 12 inches wide. I attempted to pull down on it leaving the ledge and it shifted. It's currently detached from the main wall and in place because of the dirt and mud behind it. Cleaning it was not at the time because several parties were below.
Have said that the route was amazing!! Thanks Ron! Scott Murray
By Guy Humphrey From: Fort Collins CO Jun 21, 2008
It is possible to skip the first 2 or 3 bolts on P1 and climb the corner to the right, which is fun. Tread lightly around the detached flake in the dihedral, though. It would ruin your day if you pulled it out.
Variation: I continued on gear in the P1 lf corner and finished P1 with gear, left of the upper 3 bolts and slab. It was natural to continue following the ample pro, though there are several suspect flakes as the corner ends. Take care!
By kevinnlong From: Boulder, CO Aug 8, 2008 rating: 5.9
This makes for an excellent toprope route (and its neighbors) with a 60 meter rope. The rock quality here is particularly high. Also, it can be well led on trad along, but the placements at the end of the dihedral/corner systems are thin.
By James Beissel From: Boulder, CO May 11, 2009 rating: 5.10a
Don't rap the gully! What a mess. Did all of that crap come down after the bolts were installed?
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