Linger Longer Rock

I recently noticed that the rock was bolted. What are the access issues for this rock? It is not on public land. I assume that the cabin across the stream owns it. The elaborate fortifications on the bridge to the cabin lead me to suspect that the owners might object to climbers on their property. It certainly is an attractive looking rock. Too bad that it is right on the road.

Lew, the owner, John, lives at the cabin only in Aug and Sep of the year. Actually he is a way cool guy that enjoys watching people climb on his rock. 'We climbed there yesterday and he offered us coffees, water and the restroom if we needed it. His only beef is that someone bolted the rock without asking him. If you climb there, he is cool with it. If he is there, take a moment to chat with him and he will be your buddy, just ask before bolting. Allen Oh, a side note, the huge rock formation east of his cabin on the other side of the road "is not his" and those land owners apparantly don't want to share their land, so beware if you climb there.

Lew,

I climbed this the other day with Al Simons. It actually is on private land and owned by the people across the street. They are not at all opposed to climbers on their property. They are however upset that someone would bolt and not ask permission. From across the street the shiny new bolts beam like diamonds in the sun. As far as I know it still up in the air as to who bolted the line.

The owners are lovely people and even invited Al and myself over for coffee before giving it a go. They are not opposed to climbing on THEIR rock, all they ask is for a kind word and respect for their land. The rock does yield a couple of lines on top rope, and there is enough room off the road to be safe.
As to the demeanor of the owners, they left the gate open for us to use the bathroom while they went into Estes to visit friends. Friends of climbers they are, and we should make every attempt to preserve this relationship.

I am told by John and his wife Jeri...(she is actually the landowner) this cabin has been in her family for 6 generations. Her grandfather was one of the first doctors in Loveland. Last name was Wright. Their cabin is called 'Roughin it Wright.' John and Jeri's last name is Ruff.
Anyway....they have informed me that they would like to see the bolts painted to better match the rock and to have at least the one bolt nearest the smiley face crack removed. The smiley face is located towards the bottom part of the route. I believe the bolt in question is bolt # 3.
I think this is a minor request that could easily be accomodated.

Hangers are now painted, allthough not to my satisfaction but much harder to see. I'll finish the job soon. Al