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Between the Bridges

  
Submitted By: Leo Paik on Feb 8, 2007
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst
Elevation: 7,900 feet
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Description 

This is a subarea created for better organization. It will include routes in between the bridges. Obviously, with an ice park, the routes will vary with spigot proliferation; however, much of this terrain has already been filled in, but then again, there are bolts for mixed routes.

For the time being, these routes will include: Extreme Dream to Wildebeast.

This area is the tightest section of the canyon, so very little light enters this section. Also, open water at the base can soak unwary ropes or climbers. Be prepared.


Getting There 

Hike up to the ice park, or drive and park. Then go between the bridges. Most of the uphill area of this section is designated for lead climbing only. Most everyone will need to rappel in to climb these routes; however, if you're down in the canyon below the lower bridge, you just might be able to tip toe up to the ice...but I wouldn't count on that.


Routes 

A. Extreme Dream, WI5-6
B. 2002 Men's Comp Route, M9
C. Grandma's Glass Pony Shop, WI5-6
D. Root Canal, WI5-6
E. Deez Nutz, M6
F. Brothers in Arms, M8+
G. Eight Mile, M9
H. OD'd on Ice, WI5-6
I. Le Pissoir, WI5
J. New Piller, WI5
K. Tractor Pull, M7 WI5
L. Arachnid, M7+
M. 2004 Comp Route, M9-10 WI4
N. Chris' Crash, WI5
O. Fight Club, M7
P. Brass Tacks Left, WI4-5
Q. Brass Tacks Center, WI4-5
R. Brass Tacks Right, WI4-5
S. Pipeline Direct, WI4
T. Water Crossing, WI4
U. Crossover, WI4-5
V. Wildebeast, M9 (may be same as Paleo Man?)



Featured Route For Between the Bridges
Jeff Gunter enjoying Brass Tacks on Feb 15th, 2004.

Brass Tacks WI4-5  CO : CO Ice & Mixed : ... : Between the Bridges
This popular route lies just downstream from the lead climb only area between the bridges, but well above the three pipelines that cross the gorge. This 120 foot classic, sustained line can be viewed in its entirety from the upper bridge and from the lookout platform on the east side. A fun and often tiring toprope workout with numerous variations. Very photogenic....[more]