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Ruckman Cave

Submitted By: Nate Weitzel on Nov 4, 2001
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst
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Pete Winter on the ever popular Pinch Fest (5.12b)...


Description 

The Ruckman cave is one of the most popular walls in Rifle. It is home to classic lines such as Beer Run (5.13a), Street Knowledge (5.12a), Pinch Fest (5.12b), and In Your Face (5.12d). Many of the routes end under the large roof, although a few take on this feature, or climb the steep wall to either side. The wall houses a couple of Rifle warm-ups on the right side of the large roof. Solid climbing with some terrific features. Check out Pinch Fest for some of the most amazing natural holds I have ever seen. The cave gets morning sun, so it is a good place on cold days, but wait until evening for hot ones.


Getting There 

There is a large (8) car parking pull out 1.3 miles into the canyon, directly across from the Meat Wall. Park here, and walk across the wooden plank bridge, then follow the trail 20-30 feet to get to the wall. This trail leads directly to Pinch Fest.



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Kathleen heading into the crux of In Your Face.

In Your Face 5.12d  CO : Rifle : Ruckman Cave
Great route with powerful dynamic moves. The crux is about from halfway up the route to the belay with large move's at the top. Its the farthest route right under the large roof. ...[more]


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Left side of Ruckman Cave.

Left side of Ruckman Cave.