This route has access issues. Please read the note available on the Vail Ice page.
This route has access issues. Please read the note available on the Spiral Staircase area page.
Dan getting his first screw of the day. @SEMICOLON...
Description
To the L of Spiral Stairs are a series of at least 8-10 ice & mixed lines. This is probably the fattest of these lines. It lies perhaps 150 to the L of Spiral Stairs and may be an excellent, albeit short, alternative for those seeking a moderate ice climb with fun variations and mixed neighbors. The name given here is obtained from J. Roberts' "Colorado Ice."
Fun variations include cranking 2-3 overhanging starts (M5ish) on the L, a brushy corner/curtain behind a dead tree to the L, and a well-traveled but excellent (M4ish) corner on the R. All are about 40-50 ft.
This may be approached to the R of Spiral Stairs via a gully for those seeking a TR. It may be led. There are existing sling anchors above off trees/bushes and other trees to back up these.
Protection
Screws for the main flow; cams & stubbies for the corner to the R.
Spiral Staircase area
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