Although short with only three bolts, Hot Spit is a hidden gem in the Flatirons. The overhung route starts with large huecos and gradually gets harder, ending with a challenging crux near the top. Beautiful holds line entire route, especially the crimps at the crux. Visiting Hot Spit is a great way to finish off a day of climbing at the nearby Overhang Wall or in the Dinosaur Mountain area. Hot Spit is located on the west side of the Bubble. The route is about a 5-10 minute walk down from the Drugs/Power Bulge area; 2-3 minute walk southeast of Sneak Preview; or 5-10 minutes up a gully beginning at Stonehenge at the base of Bear Creek. See also directions to the Bubble and/or Stonehenge.
Protection
Three bolts to a two bolt anchor with rings for lowering. Anchors showing some signs of rust. No traditional protection needed.
All new 1/2-inch stainless-steel hardware (camo'ed) and ring-and-chain anchors as of 3/29/08 thanks to the Anchor Replacement Initiative, and the great collaboration between the Flatirons Climbing Council and OSMP. Ring bolts removed and holes patched, we still need to get up to unscrew one old bolt at the anchors.
Greetings, I would recommend a belay anchor for this one...In '89 I climbed this, and my belayer was sitting a little away from the wall..I peeled off, and he was yanked off of the ground (I was a little stupider then) and we both ended up dangling. I ended up with a rope burn across my right bicep and forearm, (from turning sideways with the rope tucked under!) but certainly wiser. There was a mini-guide in a Rock and Ice issue...I believe it had Bobbie Bensman on "the Fiend" in it. I still haven't mustered up for that yet! Peace, Young Doug
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