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Tom Thumbs Tallywag 

Bug-Eyed Monster 

C1

   

FA: Paul Ross Paul Gardner Feb 22/2001
Type: Trad, Aid
Consensus: C1 [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 40 feet
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Submitted By: Paul Ross on Jan 3, 2008


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Bug-eyed Monster spire is above the climber on Tom...


Description 

Situated just above Tom Thumbs Tallywag. The approach was made from above. P1) Follow nail heads with tie-offs to a slippery summit.


Location 

Located above Tom Thumbs Tallywag. See Photo of Mt. Garfield area.


Protection 

Tie-offs, rope.



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P. Ross on the FA of Bug-eyed Monster.

P. Ross on the FA of Bug-eyed Monster.


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By JasonH
From: Grand Junction, CO
Jan 3, 2008

Throw in a couple quickdraws for this route too, as there are a couple real climbing bolts on this. Not sure if these bolts are better of worse than the nails in the "rock." Also, a #3 Camalot can accompany the single nail for a belay at the base before the steep dirt traverse to the tower.