This route is steep, ugly, scary and frustrating. Not for the faint of heart. If you work up the courage you'll need to be fast to avoid death from the evil pump. One rest spot, grip for the good (but not good enough) holds and steep rock technique are needed for survival. Crux comes when clipping the 6th bolt. Watch out for some lose and dirty rock, which may degrade how many stars the route should get but I'm optimistic. Watch out on the ramp leading up the "actual route" it requires more technique than one might think and decking could be a problem if one falls from the top.
Location
This is the third route from the right on the steep wall that is just south from the main crystal wall face. See the photos.
By beavs From: Ft. Collins, CO Oct 10, 2007 rating: 5.12a
This route is called The General Lee, and the description is appropriate. If you have trouble with the start you may want to reconsider - what looms above is not dangerous but it does pack a punch. With more ascents it could become a Poudre "classic". For those who want to up the ante, the variation to the left (Good Ol' Boys) is also worthy.
I agree with beavs, this route is great and not dangerous (that's not what I meant in my description), it just looks intimidating and needs to clean up a bit more. When we worked this route over two weeks, with about a dozen total ascents, we got most of dirt and lose rock off.
By Swiss From: Loveland/Estes, Colorado Mar 23, 2009
What does Good Old Boys go at? If you end up with your feet in the offwidth to the left, is that off route?
By beavs From: Ft. Collins, CO Mar 23, 2009 rating: 5.12a
Gool Ol' Boys is around 12b/c if you use the OW/prow after the last bolt (which has been the "standard" line to this point). If you stay direct all the way to the anchor it is significantly harder (not exactly sure how hard).
Did this route again. Still really good. My favorite at the Crystal Wall. Reminds me a bit of Rife with the pocket, flat jugs and pinches. Sweet. Almost four stars for me.
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