To reach this climb, park at the Buick rocks/Hitler's sex life area. Scramble east to the base of the southern Buick rock. This route climbs the main crack system of the front of the rock. To the left of a fairly blank face find a left facing corner. Climb 20 feet to a ledge on some loose rock. Once there squeeze up a right angling off width for 25 feet to a small sloping ledge. Use a few face holds to get back into the now right facing corner. Watch for loose rock here. Climb directly toward the summit up the shallow crack or veer left for some harder to protect face climbing. Avoid climbing directly to the summit, which consists of two large blocks leaning against each other. Instead belay in the space underneath them. To descend, scramble east up 4th class rocks and then south to a descent gully. This route is not run out and has several good stances for rests, but be careful of a few spots of loose rock.
Protection
You'll need medium to small cams and a rack of nuts for the route. There are lots of opportunities for large cams for a top anchor. Really, this route will eat most pro.
By Jeremy Franz From: Berthoud, CO Apr 21, 2003 rating: 5.8
This route is also called 'Civic Minded' in Peter Hubbell's guidebook.
So what does it mean when there's a memorial at the base of a climb; then, when your partner has just started leading, a small funeral breaks out on the road beneath you; all when you're climbing on Easter Sunday? Funny you should ask because it happened to us yesterday while climbing this route. It sure reminded me of my own mortality. My condolences to those who have lost loved ones. It's a comfort to me that there will be tons of climbing in heaven! Stay safe out there...
Just removed a tattered sling/screwlock anchor from about half-way up this route yesterday. The hardware is at the base next to the small memorial.
Buick Rocks and Hitler's Sex Life
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